Job details
- Salary£14 per hourStarting salary of £14.00 per hour
- RoleRoom Leader / Team Leader / Senior Nursery Nurse
- HoursFull Time
- LocationCheltenham, Gloucestershire
Job Summary
Blossom Lodge Day Nursery are looking to recruit a full-time (4.5 days) Room Leader
This role would be for our Toddler Room (1-2 years)
You would be joining a dedicated, friendly and supportive team where the senior leadership team are committed to supporting staff’s continual personal development.
You will be required to supervise and manage a small team of staff and liaise daily with the nursery manager to provide a high level of care for the children at the nursery, maximising their learning potential and working towards positive outcomes.
Employment benefits:
- Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications; April 2026 wage increase will be above minimum wage
- Your birthday off on us, a day to celebrate you!
- 31 days annual leave (28 days standard annual leave, one day off for your birthday and two days towards our Christmas closure week)
- An extra day's holiday after 5 years of employment
- Committed team supporting all staff in their personal development and career progression, including access to NoodleNow, an industry-leading online learning platform
- Up to 50% Staff Childcare Discount for Qualified Staff
- Employee recognition and long service award vouchers
- Staff Recommend a Friend Scheme, £500 after employee completes their probation period
- Access to Perkbox, range of discounts and offers
- Pension scheme
- Staff non-uniform day last Friday of the month
- All applications require 2 references, and the successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure (DBS) before the employment start date is confirmed
Skills / Qualifications
- Required Qualifications: - NVQ Level 3 or higher
- - Paediatric first aid certificate - Safeguarding certificate The ideal candidate will have the following: - Experience of working in a children’s day nursery
- min of 2 years and a min of 1 year in a supervisory role - Excellent communication skills - Ability to observe and record children’s progress - Ability to observe and support staff performance - Enthusiasm and a passionate approach to Early Years Development - Comprehensive knowledge of the EYFS
