Senior Nursery Practitioner
4 days ago
Saint Leonards-on-Sea
🏡 Room Leader – Ellingham House Day Nursery\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. \nEllingham House Day Nursery is nestled in a stunning Georgian country house surrounded by 2.5 acres of lush lawns and woodland. Our tranquil location offers children the chance to explore nature, climb, balance, and even care for our resident Valais Blacknose sheep — Baarbara and Soozie! With beautifully refurbished rooms and a warm, home-from-home atmosphere, we’re proud to provide a nurturing space where children feel safe, supported, and inspired. \n\n💖 Why You’ll Love Working With Us:\n\n\n\t • £750 Welcome Bonus to start your journey with us\n\t, • £400 Qualification Recognition Bonus after 6 months\n\t, • Generous Annual Leave: 24 days + your birthday off + bank holidays\n\t, • 75% Childcare Discount for your own children\n\t, • Health & Wellbeing Support: Confidential helpline available\n\t, • Career Development: Tailored training and progression opportunities\n\t, • Company Pension Scheme\n\t, • Referral Bonuses for bringing great people into our team\n\t, • Free Onsite Parking\n\t, • Team Events & Celebrations throughout the year\n\t, • Career Progression Opportunities within a supportive and inspiring environment\n\n\n🌈 Your Role as Room Leader:\n\n\n\t, • Create engaging, age-appropriate experiences and environments for children\n\t, • Support children’s physical, emotional, and intellectual development\n\t, • Lead and mentor your team, ensuring high-quality observations via EyLog\n\t, • Promote a strong key person approach and identify training needs\n\t, • Maintain accurate records using EyMan and ensure EYFS compliance\n\t, • Ensure the safety and wellbeing of children, staff, and families\n\t, • Act as a role model, demonstrating professionalism, consistency, and care\n\n\n🎓 What We’re Looking For:\n\n\n\t, • Full and relevant Level 3 Childcare Qualification – Essential\n\t, • 1+ Year Experience in Early Years – Essential\n\t, • 6+ Months in a Senior Role – Desirable\n\t, • Knowledge of EYFS & Ofsted standards – Desirable\n\t