Job Description

Farnham, UK Posted 24 hours ago 27,664.00 GBP / Year

Toddletown Nursery in Farnham, part of the Happy Days Nursery group, is looking for an aspiring nursery room leader to join our welcoming team as Assistant Room Leader, at our OFSTED Outstanding rated Nursery!

Children flourish at this nursery where the ethos is that children are at the centre of our approach and we focus everything we do on the children's interests and needs.



Our management team is passionate and supportive and lead the setting with a clear vision to provide the very best outcomes for children in our care.


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What you'll be doing:

As an Assistant Room Leader, you will play an essential role in planning and delivering engaging activities that foster children's development, curiosity, and confidence. You will help maintain a safe, welcoming, and child-focused nursery environment while ensuring the highest standards of care at all times. Deputising for the Room Leader, you will support the smooth day-to-day operations of the toddler room, ensuring continuity and stability for both children and colleagues.



You will also be responsible for building positive relationships with children, families, and your fellow team members. Communication is key, and you will work closely with parents to keep them informed about their child's progress and create an open and supportive dialogue. Supporting your colleagues in delivering outstanding early years education, you will lead by example and contribute to a collaborative and motivated nursery culture.


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Who we're looking for:

We are looking for a dedicated childcare professional who holds a Level 3 early years or childcare qualification and has a strong understanding of child development and emotional well-being. A sound knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and the ability to implement it effectively is essential. Previous experience in an early years setting is important, and exposure to leadership or mentoring will be advantageous. Above all, we seek individuals who are committed to safeguarding and passionate about delivering the very best outcomes for children.



Safeguarding is our top priority, and we seek professionals who demonstrate unwavering commitment to the safety and well-being of all children in their care. The ability to build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues is fundamental, and previous leadership experience within an early years setting would be highly beneficial.


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Why work for us:

We offer a competitive salary of up to 27,664 per annum, alongside an evolving range of employee benefits.



Our already generous annual leave is topped up with gifted days over Christmas.



We invest in your professional development with ongoing training and career advancement opportunities, and our teams help create an innovative culture with a strong growth mindset.


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Our teams, whether in our nurseries or our support centre SHINE, they ensure we are delivering outstanding childcare to every child in our settings every day, this helps to make Happy Days a great place to work. By ensuring we are always recruiting, retaining and promoting a diverse mix of colleagues, who are representative of the communities within which our nurseries sits gives us the best opportunity to continue to deliver outstanding childcare


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"Happy Days Nurseries are committed to the safety and wellbeing of the children in our care, as such the successful post holder will be required to undergo a robust vetting process, including an enhanced DBS Check and Reference History Checks"