Job details
- Salary £13.17 to £13.40 per hour
- Role Room Leader / Team Leader / Senior Nursery Nurse
- Hours Full Time
- Location Derby, Derbyshire
- Job Reference RLDaynursery
Job summary
A Nurturing Start – For Children and for You
We’re looking for a warm, responsive and experienced Room Leader to join the team at Lots for Tots Childcare. This is a unique opportunity to shape a calm, supportive space for Children to thrive - with a leadership team who care about your wellbeing and professional growth from day one.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Leading the daily running of a nursery room
- Creating a nurturing, stimulating environment that supports secure attachments
- Planning and delivering routines and activities based on the EYFS
- Providing responsive care that supports each childs emotional and physical needs
- Leading and coaching your room team with warmth and clarity
- Building strong partnerships with families
- Completing observations, assessments and progress tracking
- Supporting babies with additional needs and working with external professionals when required
- Ensuring a safe, clean and calm space for children to learn and grow
What We’re Looking For:
- Level 3 childcare qualification (essential)
- Excellent understanding of the EYFS, child development and safeguarding
- Strong communication skills and a kind, reflective approach to leadership
- A team player who’s ready to grow alongside a brand-new setting
Why Lots for Tots?
- Work with a Nursery Manager and Director who value collaboration, care and staff wellbeing
- Opportunities to grow as the nursery expands
- A supportive team culture where success is recognised and celebrated
- Regular team events, socials and staff appreciation
Benefits:
- 28 days holiday (including bank holidays and Christmas closure)
- Paid day off for your birthday
- Employee of the Month and Outstanding Achievement awards
- Team building days and company social events
- Mental health support available to all staff
- Travel incentive: monthly voucher for car sharing or using eco-friendly transport
- Referral bonuses for recommending new families or staff
- Ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities