Nursery Room Leader

Job Title: Room Leader

• Location: Mulberry House, Trinity Court, Sutton, SM1 1SH

• Hours: Full-time (40 hours per week)

• Salary: Starting from £32,000 per year

About Us

At My Ohana, we are committed to providing a nurturing and inclusive environment for children, their families, and our employees. As a leader in the childcare sector, we believe in the power of a people-centric culture that fosters growth, innovation, and collaboration. Our mission is to create a safe, engaging, and enriching experience for every child and to support our dedicated team in their personal and professional development.

The Role

Our Room Leaders play a critical role in the successful operation of our world-class nursery. This role will focus on providing the very best care for our children and colleagues. We are looking for passionate, committed, energetic Room Leaders to be part of our opening team at our BRAND-NEW nursery in Sutton, opening late this summer! What are you waiting for? Become part of the My Ohana family today.

What is in it for you?

• Competitive Salary starting from £32,000

• Financial Flexibility: Access your pay as you earn it

• Future Security: Company Pension

• Growth: Learning and Development opportunities supporting both personal and professional growth

• Family Perks: Generous childcare discount

• Discounts: Retail discounts to save on your daily shopping

• Wellbeing Support: Employee Assistance Programme & Online GP (so you and your family can get medical support anytime, anywhere at the touch of a button)

• Celebrations: A surprise on your birthday and an extra day of annual leave on your work anniversary (up to 5 additional days)

What you’ll need to succeed:

• Passion and dedication to providing world-class care to children.

• To hold a full and relevant early years qualification of Level 3 or above.

• A level 5 (Grade C) or above in GCSE Maths and English.

• Prior experience of looking after children from 3 months to 5 years.

• Prior experience as a Room Leader in a large-scale nursery setting.

• Strong communication skills and a brilliant team-player attitude.

What you will be asked to do:

• Take responsibility for the day-to-day management of your own room, encouraging good practice and being a good role model.

• Provide the BEST experience for all children with safety and their well-being at the centre of focus.

• Promote positive working relationships with parents and colleagues within your room.

• Support your colleagues in ensuring that they are completing planning, milestones, and observations to the highest standards.

• Drive a fun, action-packed day of activities, following the EYFS framework.

• Provide an enhanced and positive mealtime experience.

• Contribute to a positive and collaborative work environment.

About Us

My Ohana is an equal opportunities employer and values equity, inclusion, and diversity. We welcome people of different nationalities, backgrounds, beliefs, experiences, abilities, and perspectives. We commit to continuing to build a more diverse workforce, which is inclusive and supportive for every individual.

Applicants will need to show they have the right to work in the United Kingdom. The successful candidate will be subject to a DBS, reference, and social media checks.