Nest Embassy Gardens is our newest nursery, at 14 New Union Square, Nine Elms, SW11, for children from 6 months to 5 years. We're looking for a Preschool Room Leader who will also be Third in Charge: someone who leads our oldest children towards school with confidence, supports the Manager and Deputy, and deputises when the Manager or Deputy is away.
What you'll do
- Lead the Preschool Room day to day, including the room routine, staff deployment and ratios
- Plan and deliver a school-readiness curriculum in line with the EYFS, and keep observations and progress records up to date
- Coach and support the practitioners in your room
- As Third in Charge, support the Manager and Deputy, and deputise when the Manager or Deputy is away
- Build strong, trusting relationships with parents, and support children's transitions to school
- Take part in our enrichment programme, including Spanish, Mandarin, ballet and STEAM
What we're looking for
- A Level 3 early years qualification or above
- Experience leading a room, ideally with pre-school children
- Sound knowledge of the EYFS, safeguarding and Ofsted expectations
- Confidence to deputise when the Manager or Deputy is away
- A passion for high-quality childcare, and the drive to help shape a brand-new nursery
What we offer
- Fully funded training and CPD, with paid time out of the nursery for face-to-face training
- Fast progression, with internal promotion first
- Private health insurance (after one year)
- Cycle to Work scheme and interest-free season ticket loans
- 28 days' holiday plus 3 paid INSET days a year
- Company pension
- Regular team socials and wellbeing events
