Nursery Room Leader at University of Bath
Job Description
Are you passionate about early years education and leading a team in an environment that sparks curiosity, creativity, and confidence?
We have a really exciting opportunity for someone looking to step into a key leadership role within our Ofsted-rated “Outstanding” nursery setting.
About the role:
As Nursery Room Leader, you will be at the heart of our nursery, leading by example and contributing to the growth and development of our young children. Your responsibilities will include:
- Inspiring Excellence: Enable an environment where each child flourishes, ensuring their individual needs are met and their progress celebrated.
- Guiding a Team: Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of dedicated people, nurturing their talents and fostering a collaborative atmosphere.
- EYFS: You’ll get to collaborate with colleagues to design engaging and innovative activities for our young children
- Networking: Interact with parents, ensuring open communication and involvement in their child’s educational journey.
What we’re looking for in you:
- A creative thinker with the ability to design and implement captivating activities that cater to diverse learning styles.
- Demonstrated experience in an early year’s setting, with proven leadership capabilities.
- Excellent interpersonal skills to build rapport with children, parents, and colleagues.
- A commitment to safeguarding our children, ensuring their care and education are second to none.
- Hold a relevant childcare qualification (minimum Level 3) and a clear passion for early years education.
What You’ll Gain:
- Career Growth: The chance to further your career in a nurturing environment that values your professional development.
- Impact: Make a lasting impact on the lives of young children, setting them on a path of lifelong learning.
- Support: Benefit from a collaborative team, ongoing training, and a leadership structure
About us:
We’re a nursery that sits at the heart of the University of Bath providing care for the children of our students, staff, & local residents. Safety, care, and inspiration are really important to us as our nursery is where children’s potential is encouraged & celebrated. Every unique need, ability, and interest is welcomed here.
If you’re currently working as a Room Leader or have experience in early years, looking to take that next step into leadership, this is a great opportunity to join us on a full time basis.
Additional information
Please contact Cara Ratukalou, Childcare Services Manager, on CR2019@bath.ac.uk for an informal discussion about the role. Please ensure your submit your application through our website.
Please note, an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring (DBS) check is required for this role.
What we can offer you:
Find out more about our benefits.
We consider ourselves to be an inclusive university, where difference is celebrated, respected & encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality & intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award.
