We are looking for a room leader to join our beautiful Nursery in Thames Ditton, just a 5-minute walk from Thames Ditton Station. We also have free on-site parking!
Our EXCLUSIVE bundle of company BENEFITS includes: - Free membership at award-winning Colets Health and Fitness Club (worth over £100 per month) - 4-day working week (10 hours per day) - Paid Birthday leave - Paid sickness leave (increases with length of service) - Paid lunch break is included in your shift - Ride to work scheme - Up to 50% off hair & beauty (onsite salons) - Discounted food & drink from our on-site restaurant - Childcare discount - Team appreciation rewards - Option to do fully paid childcare qualifications with us and many more!
Our 108-place nursery offers full-time childcare to children aged 3 months to 5 years old. We are open 51 weeks of the year between 7:30 am and 6:30 pm, Monday-Friday.
We are very fortunate to have fantastic on-site facilities, which the children enjoy daily. Our children swim, play sports, enjoy music sessions, Soft Play sessions, and huge grounds to play on with an enclosed, amazingly equipped garden.
Our team enjoys free private Gym Membership & discounted hair & beauty treatments.
This is an exciting time to join our lovely team.
We are looking for someone who: - Holds a minimum Level 3 Childcare/Early Years Qualification - Is either an experienced Educator who is looking for their next step, or is an existing Room Leader - Is well organised and efficient in running a room - Is confident to lead and inspire their room team - Nurtures parent partnerships - Has up-to-date, exceptional knowledge of the EYFS Statutory Framework, Safeguarding, and other EY related topics - Has report writing experience
This is a full-time role, 40 hours per week, which could be worked over 4 or 5 days per week. The salary depends on the candidate's experience and the size/capacity of the room. Please note that the job offer is subject to a clear full enhanced DBS check and two successful references.
Skills Required
- Minimum Level 3 Childcare/Early Years Qualification
- Experience as an Educator or existing Room Leader
- Organised and efficient in running a room
- Ability to lead and inspire a room team
- Nurtures parent partnerships and communicates with families
- Up-to-date knowledge of the EYFS Statutory Framework and Safeguarding
- Report writing experience
- Willingness/ability to work full-time (40 hours per week, over 4 or 5 days)
- Successful enhanced DBS check and two satisfactory references
What We Do
Colets Health & Fitness is an independent, not-for-profit health club located in the heart of Thames Ditton. It offers a comprehensive range of facilities, including a 25m swimming pool, fully equipped gym, sauna, spa, and six squash courts. The club provides over 150 classes per week, childcare services, and a diverse social events calendar, catering to members of all ages and abilities.
