About the job

Key information

Are you ready to inspire, nurture, and lead a team to make a lasting impact on young lives? Brookside Nursery in Street is seeking a passionate and motivated Room Lead to join our vibrant team!

At Brookside Nursery, we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, nurturing environment where every child is valued, and their potential is celebrated. Our team is dedicated to providing exceptional care and education, fostering curiosity, creativity, and confidence in every child we support.

What will I be doing?

As a Room Lead, you’ll take the reins of your own room, leading a team of dedicated practitioners to deliver outstanding childcare. From planning engaging activities to ensuring the highest standards of care and safety, your creativity and leadership will shape the daily experience for the children in your care.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

We’re looking for an enthusiastic individual with:

• A Level 3 qualification in Early Years (or equivalent).
• Proven experience in a childcare setting.
• Strong leadership skills and a passion for developing others.
• A creative, caring, and positive attitude.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and make a meaningful difference at a nursery where children thrive, we’d love to hear from you!

What is in it for me?

• A supportive, inclusive, and fun working environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• The chance to be part of a nursery that truly feels like a family.

We care about our staff and provide a number of benefits in addition to salary including a positive and supportive working environment, on-site gyms, free parking, access to a retail discounts platform and Employee Assistance Programme. Helping you achieve a good work life balance is important to us. Lots of our colleagues work flexibly including part time hours and/or job shares and we are happy to discuss these opportunities with you.

DBS check

Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share its commitment. Our mission is that all children achieve. A criminal disclosure check will be requested for any applicant who is offered a position.

Supporting documents and information

Closing date for applications: Midnight, Sunday 9 February 2025.

We believe in hiring for potential and this means that we value individuals for the knowledge skills and experience that they have developed in every aspect of their lives. If you don’t feel that you meet all of the criteria listed in the person specification, we would still encourage you to apply.

We truly believe that diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective secure the best outcomes for our students. We strive to build teams that represent our local communities and welcome applications from individuals who identify as members of an under-represented group and in particular individuals who identify as BAME, disabled or LGBT. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

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