Senior Nursery Practitioner
6 days ago
Saint Leonards-on-Sea
🏡 Room Leader – Ellingham House Day Nursery\n\n\n 📍 Location: Ellingham Drive, near New Forest National Park \n🕒 Full-Time | 40 hours per week \n💰 Salary: £30,180 per annum \n\n Lead with heart in a truly magical setting! \nAt Ellingham House Day Nursery, we’re more than just a nursery; we’re a nurturing community nestled in a stunning Georgian country house, surrounded by 2.5 acres of lush lawns and enchanting woodland. Here, children can explore nature, climb, balance, and even care for our adorable resident Valais Blacknose sheep — Baarbara and Soozie! With beautifully refurbished rooms and a warm, home-from-home atmosphere, we provide a safe and inspiring space for children to thrive. \n\n💖 Why You’ll Love Working With Us:\n\n\n\n • \n£750 Welcome Bonus to kickstart your journey with us!\n, • \n£400 Qualification Recognition Bonus after just 6 months.\n, • \nGenerous Annual Leave: Enjoy 24 days off, your birthday off, plus bank holidays!\n, • \n75% Childcare Discount for your own children.\n, • \nHealth & Wellbeing Support: Access to a confidential helpline.\n, • \nCareer Development: Tailored training and progression opportunities await you.\n, • \nCompany Pension Scheme to secure your future.\n, • \nReferral Bonuses for bringing great talent to our team.\n, • \nFree Onsite Parking for your convenience.\n, • \nTeam Events & Celebrations throughout the year to foster camaraderie.\n, • \nCareer Progression Opportunities within a supportive and inspiring environment.\n\n\n🌈 Your Role as Room Leader:\n\n\n\n, • Create engaging, age-appropriate experiences and environments for children.\n, • Support children’s physical, emotional, and intellectual development.\n, • Lead and mentor your team, ensuring high-quality observations via EyLog.\n, • Promote a strong key person approach and identify training needs.\n, • Maintain accurate records using EyMan and ensure EYFS compliance.\n, • Ensure the safety and wellbeing of children, staff, and families.\n, • Act as a role model, demonstrating professionalism, consistency, and care.\n\n\n🎓 What We’re Looking For:\n\n\n\n, • \nFull and relevant Level 3 Childcare Qualification – Essential.\n, • \n1+ Year Experience in Early Years – Essential.\n, • \n6+ Months in a Senior Role – Desirable.\n, • \nKnowledge of EYFS & Ofsted standards – Desirable.\n