Room Leader New at Paignton - Midvale Road

Mama Bear's Day Nursery Limited; Paignton; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable nursery in Paignton is looking for a Room Leader to join their team. This full-time role requires a level 3 qualification in Early Years and a minimum of 2 years experience in childcare. Responsibilities include ensuring the safety and education of children, inspiring staff, and promoting best practices. The nursery offers competitive salary and benefits, including 28 days off, ongoing training, free uniform, and childcare discounts. Commitment to safeguarding children is essential.

Benefits

28 days holiday per year

Ongoing training and development

Free uniform

Free lunch

Generous childcare discount

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• At least level 3 qualified with a relevant Early Years qualification.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in an early years setting.
• Good understanding of the EYFS.

Responsibilities

• Inspire children and motivate staff within the room.
• Ensure children are safe and educated to the highest standard.
• Exemplify good practice and be a role model.

Skills

Understanding of EYFS

Team leadership

Childcare practices

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Room Leader to join our friendly team in Paignton. The setting is located on Midvale Road and is situated in a large semi‑detached property in the town centre, within walking distance of Paignton train and coach stations, schools, shops and other local amenities. We offer high‑quality childcare for children aged three months to five years.

Children are cared for in three well‑resourced rooms which cater for the specific needs of each age‑group. Based over three floors, the nursery has a very homely feel helping children to settle in quickly. We have also created a sensory room that all of our children love exploring.

As team leader, you will play a vital part in helping to inspire our children and motivate our staff within the room, exemplifying good practice and being a role model for others. You will ensure that children are safe, cared for and educated to the highest standard at all times.

You will be at least level 3 qualified with a full and relevant Early Years qualification. It is important that you have a good understanding of the EYFS and have a minimum of 2 years experience in an early years setting. The role is Full Time, 40 hours per week. We offer a competitive salary, dependent on qualifications and experience.

Generous benefits include 28 days holiday per year, ongoing training and development, free uniform, free lunch, generous childcare discount and a company pension scheme.

Due to the nature of this job, it will be necessary for a criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people where all staff and volunteers share this commitment. Mama Bear's Day Nursery is an Equal Opportunities employer.