Job Description
Nursery: Wood Wharf Kindergarten
Position: Nursery Room Leader, Full-Time, Toddler Room
Salary: £25,000 - £29,000 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)
Location: Canary Wharf
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
We are looking for a full time, Level 3 qualified Practitioner to join our Early Years Team as a Toddler Room Leader. Wood Wharf Kindergarten is a brand-new nursery offering first-class childcare within the heart of Canary Wharf, with links to London on our doorstep.
What We Offer
Our benefits include, but are not limited to:
Competitive salary, with annual salary reviews
Discounted childcare of 25% for first child
Up to 30 days holiday per year, increasing with service
DoctorLine access, including 24/7 access to Virtual GP appointments, fitness programmes and mental health support
Huge variety of discounts across high street brands, utilities, and days out
Refer a Friend Bonus of £750
Access to a wide selection of training programmes, supporting your individual career path, with career development opportunities across our network of nurseries
* Free lunch provided daily for all staff! *
Working at our Nursery
Rooms: Baby Room (3 months to 2 years), Toddler Room (2 to 3 years), Preschool (3 to 4 years)
Opening Times: 7:00 am to 7:00 pm, 51 weeks per year
Everything about Wood Wharf Kindergarten is designed to successfully prepare children for the modern world. Our innovative curriculum, nurturing ethos, and fantastic team of Early Years practitioners help our pupils learn, grow and flourish, successfully preparing them for the modern world. From the inspiring and nurturing environment to our focus on sustainability, Wood Wharf Kindergarten is reimagining early years education.
About the Role
Plan, create, and implement engaging activities for children aged 2 to 3 years.
Keep a record of children’s progress and reflect on learning practices.
Communicate to develop and maintain strong parent/carer partnerships.
Maintain high standards for safety, cleanliness, and hygiene, as well as following all child protection and safeguarding guidelines.
Provide support to fellow nursery staff, foster collaboration, and assume responsibility for room organization and leadership.
About You
Full and Relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification (essential)
Previous experience working with children (ideally as a Nursery Nurse, Nursery Practitioner, Early Years Educator, Nursery Assistant or similar)
Enthusiasm for making learning fun and engaging for each child
Ability to use a variety of techniques to clearly and successfully communicate with both children and adults
Strong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and the Early Years Framework.
For a more detailed job description, please visit: https://applicant.website/i/65A755/vacancy-info/0000000188
If you feel you have the skills we are looking for we welcome an application.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the date advertised. Interviews will take place on a rolling basis, as applications are received.
Wood Wharf Kindergarten is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, as all new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment, two satisfactory references and registration with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).