About the Role
Join a growing nursery group as a Senior Pre-School Room Leader in Gerrards Cross. This role is third in charge at a new setting, offering the chance to provide strong people leadership and shape the pre-school room from the ground floor.
Responsibilities
- Lead the pre-school room as third in charge, managing a team of four staff caring for up to 20 children.
- Support children with additional needs as part of the room's key person approach, working closely with families and the SENCO.
- Take ownership of observations, assessments, and planning for key children.
- Apply safeguarding policies and the EYFS framework consistently across the room.
Requirements
- A full and relevant Level 3 (or above) childcare qualification.
- Solid experience in an early years setting.
- SEND experience is essential.
- Comfortable managing and motivating a small team.
- Strong people leadership skills.
- In-depth understanding of the EYFS framework and safeguarding procedures.
Skills
- People leadership
- SEND
- EYFS framework
- Safeguarding
Location
- Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire (SL9)
Work Type
- Full-time
- 40 hours a week
- Monday to Friday
Experience Level
- Senior
- 3+ years experience
Education Level
- Level 3 (or above) childcare qualification
Salary/Compensations
- £31,000 - £35,000 per year
Benefits
- Company pension
- Generous childcare discount
- Learning and development opportunities
- Retail discounts
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Free access to a 24/7 online GP
- Free access to a 24/7 video vet
About the Company
- A growing nursery group with a warm, family feel.
- Ambitious plans to grow and a track record of investing in staff development.
- Supportive and empathetic ownership team that prioritizes staff happiness and retention.
