Senior Nursery Room Leader
Location: Raised in Bristol at Felix Road Adventure Playground
Full Time (40hrs with 1 hour paid lunch break)
Salary: £29,848 per annum
Join the team at Raised in Bristol, a not-for-profit social enterprise providing the best early years education while brightening the local landscape by investing in our community.
We’re a passionate bunch at Raised In! We love what we do, and we’re committed to helping the youngest children to reach their full potential, in friendly, nurturing and engaging home-from-home environments. And we want you to join us!
The setting has just 62 places giving it a more relaxed feel than larger settings. The nursery is housed in a beautiful timber-framed building overlooking the well-loved Felix Road Adventure Playground in Easton. The nursery has a homely feel, with all the rooms having free-flow access to the newly refurbished garden space.
At Raised in Bristol we offer play-led learning in a space that prioritises a nurturing environment with a focus on nature and nutrition as children take their first steps towards school.
Located just a 5-minute walk from Stapleton Road and Lawrence Hill Roundabout, both have regular bus links across Bristol, also only a 10-minute walk from Stapleton Road train station and easily accessible by bike. There is also free on-street parking in the local area.
Why work with us?
We really value our expert team. As well as offering competitive pay for all roles in a friendly and supportive team, you’ll receive lots of great benefits:
- Competitive pay
- Annual pay reviews
- Paid one hour lunch break
- 50% off for your child in our nurseries
- Enhanced maternity pay
- Employer pension
- ‘Refer a friend’ bonus for introducing new team members to us
- 28 days holiday (inc bank holidays, FTE)
- Your Birthday off and an Annual Wellbeing Day (in addition to your annual leave)
- Plus 3 extra days off between Christmas and New Year
- 24/7 access to a remote GP for you and your family
- Career progression and training opportunities
What about you?
We’re looking for an experienced Room Leader to join the team as Senior Room Leader and third in charge. This role is supporting the Nursery Manager and Deputy Nursery Manager.
This exciting opportunity would be perfect for someone looking to progress their Early Years career into nursery management. We’re looking for an inspiring and qualified Senior Room Leader who can bring energy and passion to their work, supporting the nursery management team to get the best out of the wider team. You’ll be a great communicator with parents, children and your team members.
To apply for this role, you will need to have a relevant qualification in early years – NNEB, NVQ Level 3+ (Childcare & Education), BTEC (Childcare) or equivalent, or higher qualification such as QTS, Foundation Degree or BA Hons in early years education or child development.
Safeguarding Statement:
Raised in Bristol at Felix Road Adventure Playground is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to understand and share this commitment. We have a shared commitment to develop a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated. We welcome all applications, including those from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.