Senior Nursery Practitioner / Room Leader

Salary: Up to £36,413 per annum + £2,000 performance bonus

Hours: 36 hours (4 days) or 45 hours (5 days) per week

Location: Woodford Green, IG8

An established and welcoming early years setting in Woodford Green, Essex is seeking an experienced nursery professional to join its growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a supportive environment that values its staff and promotes high-quality early years education.

Why Join?

• Competitive salary up to £36,413 per annum

• Performance-related bonus up to £2,000 annually

• Generous holiday entitlement up to 32 days including bank holidays, plus Christmas closure and birthday leave after probation

• Daily well-being breaks

• Full uniform provided

• Up to 10 days full sick pay per year

• Regular team celebrations and staff events

• Excellent career progression and internal promotion opportunities

• Free street parking nearby

Working Hours

36 hours per week (8am-6pm over 4 days) or 45 hours per week (8am-6pm over 5 days)

About the Role

As a Senior Nursery Practitioner / Room Leader, you will oversee the daily running of your room, ensuring the highest standards of care, learning, and safety for all children.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading, mentoring, and motivating your team

• Setting weekly learning and development targets

• Tracking and recording children's progress

• Working closely with management and families

• Maintaining strong parent communication via the Famly app

• Following nursery policies and safeguarding standards

• Creating a fun, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment

About You

• Level 3 Early Years qualification (or above)

• Experience as a Room Leader or Senior Nursery Practitioner

• Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework

• Passionate about early years education and child development

• Confident in leading and supporting a small team

Take the next step in your childcare career and be part of a setting that truly invests in its people.

Apply now to join a forward-thinking nursery in Woodford Green, Essex