Overview
We are seeking passionate and dedicated Nursery Room Managers to join our team. This role is essential in providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for young children. The Nursery Room Manager will oversee daily activities, manage staff, and ensure that the highest standards of care and education are maintained. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills with a background, and experience in early childhood education, together with a commitment to developing the children in our care.

Please read the below information very carefully.

IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR US TO SPONSOR YOU IN THE UK WITH A SKILLED WORKER VISA THEN YOU MUST BE ABLE TO PROVE THAT YOU HAVE A DEGREE LEVEL QUALIFICATION IN EARLY YEARS EDUCATION THAT WILL TRANSLATE TO THE UK ( QUALIFIED KINDERGARTEN PROFESSIONAL OR PRE SCHOOL PROFESSIONAL ).

Your degree must say EARLY YEARS – not education management, or educational psychology or any other degree – it must be in EARLY YEARS – or have EARLY YEARS modules as part of a teaching degree.

WE CAN ALSO ACCEPT TRANSFERS OF CURRENT SKILLED WORKER VISAS (in Early Years) TO OUR OWN SPONSORS LICENSE.

Please only apply if you are already based here in the UK.

Please DO NOT APPLY unless you have a Degree Level Qualification specifically saying EARLY YEARS!!

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the room team to ensure effective delivery of early years education and care.
• Plan and implement engaging activities that promote children’s physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development.
• Maintain a safe and secure environment for all children, adhering to health and safety regulations.
• Communicate effectively with parents and guardians regarding their child’s progress and any concerns that may arise.
• Monitor children’s development through observation and assessment, ensuring individual needs are met.
• Collaborate with other staff members to create a cohesive team environment that supports each child’s learning journey.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements within the nursery setting.

Requirements

• Proven experience in childcare or UK early years education is essential.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written.
• A solid understanding of child development principles and practices.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively while maintaining attention to detail.
• A genuine passion for working with children and supporting their growth in a nursery setting.

Join us in making a difference in the lives of young children by providing them with the best start in their educational journey!

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 24 months

Pay: £32,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Childcare
• Company events
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Employee mentoring programme
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Financial planning services
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Southampton: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Can you confirm you have a relevant Degree for early years education that will translate to a UK qualification allowing you to use the skilled worker visa?

Experience:

• Leadership in Childcare: 2 years (required)
• Early childhood education: 2 years (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 14/02/2025