Nursery Room Leader - Term Time

Woodlands; Ashford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local nursery in Ashford is seeking an enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner to shape a new provision for two-year-olds. This role will involve establishing a caring and developmentally appropriate environment, supporting child development, and contributing to a collaborative nursery team. Qualifications include a Level 3 Early Years qualification and experience with young children. The position offers ongoing professional development and a welcoming working environment during term time hours.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development

Collaborative team environment

Welcoming and inclusive setting

Qualifications

• Essential Level 3 Early Years qualification.
• Experience working with children aged two years.
• Strong knowledge of EYFS and child development.

Responsibilities

• Establish an engaging and caring environment.
• Play a key role in creating a new setting.
• Contribute to a safe and stimulating learning environment.

Skills

Child-centred approach

Knowledge of EYFS

Experience with two-year-olds

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Full Paediatric First Aid certification

Job description

We are delighted to announce the launch of a brand-new provision for two-year-olds within our maintained nursery as we lower our age range to expand the high-quality education and care we offer. We are looking for an enthusiastic, skilled, and nurturing Early Years Practitioner to help us shape this exciting new chapter.

About the Role

As Room Leader and part of our dedicated team, you will play a key role in establishing and delivering an engaging, caring, and developmentally appropriate environment for our youngest learners. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the creation and growth of a new setting from the very beginning.

About You

• Level 3 Early Years qualification (essential)
• Has experience working with children aged two years
• Demonstrates a warm, responsive, and child-centred approach
• Has strong knowledge of the EYFS and child development
• Can contribute to a safe, stimulating learning environment
• Ideally holds Full Paediatric First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)

We Offer

• The chance to shape a brand-new provision
• A supportive and collaborative nursery team
• Ongoing professional development
• A welcoming, inclusive, and well-resourced environment

If you are passionate about early years and excited by the opportunity to help build something new, we would love to hear from you!

Working hours - Monday to Friday Ideally 8am-3:25pm (although an 8.30am start time will be considered) term time only (39 Weeks). Our EYFS team meet on a Tuesday after the school day and finish at 5pm. This is to complete training, complete assessments on Tapestry, and enhance the environment. For more information please contactMrs Sarah-Jane Sullivan, School Business Leader on 01233 631259, or visit the school’s website www.ashfordoaks.kent.sch.uk

Only applications submitted through https://www.kent-teach.com/ will be considered in the application process.