Qualified Nursery Practitioner - Room Lead

*About Us*

At Finkley Nurseries, we believe in creating a nurturing environment where children can embark on exciting adventures every day. Our ethos - Happy Children. Happy Parents. Happy Staff. - is at the heart of everything we do. With our unique settings, including access to Finkley Down Farm, Solstice Play and our private Bertie Bus for outings, we offer unparalleled experiences for both children and staff.

*What We Offer You*

\* Competitive Salary: Starting from £13.01 per hour

\* Generous Holiday Allowance: Up to 34 days per year, including your birthday off!

\* Flexible Working: Option to work over 4 or 5 days with a dedicated day off if working 4 days.

\* Professional Development: Access to over 100 online courses and opportunities to train as a SENCO, Forest School Leader, or move into nursery management.

\* Childcare Discount: 50% off childcare at Finkley Nurseries for your children.

\* Wellbeing Benefits: Lifestyle benefits through Perkbox, attendance bonuses, and more.

\* Additional Perks: £100 to spend on resources upon joining, free uniform and DBS, staff referral scheme up to £750, and free entry to Finkley Down Farm and Solstice Play for you and your family.

*Your Role*

As a Room Lead Nursery Practitioner, you will:

* Lead the daily operations of the room, ensuring routines run smoothly and the setting remains compliant with EYFS statutory requirements and Nursery’ policies.
* Act as Room Lead or support the Nursery Manager and Deputy as required.
* Maintain ratios, plan room rotas including SEN time, planning, paperwork, and staff breaks.
* Contribute to the strategic direction of the nursery, including contributing to development plans, quality improvement goals, and team performance.
* Oversee the room's environment to ensure all areas of learning are evident, resourced, and reflective of children’s interests and next steps.
* Implement and monitor an effective educational framework that reflects the EYFS, ensuring all children access rich, varied, and purposeful learning experiences.
* Take lead responsibility for the planning, observation, assessment, and tracking of children's development using the nursery management system, including 2-year checks and SEND documentation.
* Act as a key person for a designated group of children, promoting strong relationships and personalised learning.
* Promote inclusive practice and ensure children’s individual needs are met through timely interventions and adaptations.

*What We're Looking For:*

\* Level 3 qualified (or above) in Early Years

\* Confident and experienced in a nursery or preschool setting

\* Positive, proactive, and capable of leading and inspiring a team

\* Skilled in EYFS delivery, safeguarding, planning, and SEND support

\* Passionate about providing meaningful learning in natural environments

\* Organised, approachable, and committed to ongoing improvement

*Ready to Embark on a New Adventure?*

If you're enthusiastic about making a difference in children's lives and want to be part of a supportive and dynamic team, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply Now to join the Finkley Nurseries family and start your next adventure in early years education.

Finkley Nurseries is an equal opportunities employer. All positions are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £13.01 per hour

Benefits:
* Company events
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Referral programme



Ability to commute/relocate:
* Salisbury SP1 3SA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work Location: In person