Job Description
Park Hill Preparatory School & Nursery
Position: Senior Room Leader, Full-Time,
Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)
Location: Kingston upon Thames, London
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Reports to: Nursery Manager
We are looking for a qualified and experienced childcare professional to join our Early Years Team as a Senior Room Leader. Park Hill is located in Kingston, near to transport links and with easy access to London.
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
At Park Hill, we believe that early education sets the foundation for lifelong learning. With a strong emphasis on nurturing creativity, curiosity, and character, our school is a place where children thrive in a warm and stimulating environment. We are searching for a dedicated Senior Room Leader who shares our passion for holistic education and is eager to contribute to our vibrant community.
Capacity: 54 Places
Rooms: First Steps (2 to 3 years), Second Steps (3 to 5 years)
Opening Times: 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, 51 weeks per year
About the Role
Have autonomy to lead and progress the nursery and be instrumental in its continued growth and success.
Play a key role in the day to day running of the nursery as well as financial operations, recruitment, and training and development of staff.
Partner with the Nursery Manager to lead and deliver a high standard of childcare for children aged 2 to 5 years.
Demonstrate a knowledge of EYFS and Ofsted statutory guidance and put the correct provisions and resources in place.
Communicate productively with pupils, colleagues, and parents to lead staff and represent the nursery to prospective and current parents.
Keep a record of the children’s progress to share with the parents and other carers.
Provide professional support and guidance to the nursery team and work collaboratively to implement high quality learning opportunities.
Maintain high standards for safety, cleanliness, and hygiene, as well as following child protection and safeguarding guidelines.
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), especially in a leadership capacity.
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.
If you believe your skills align with what we're seeking, we encourage you to apply!
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.
Park Hill Preparatory School & Nursery 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).