Job Description

About Us:
Here at Orchard Nursery School are all about creating a warm and supportive environment for both our little learners and our team. Nestled in the countryside, in the village of Ketteringham, close to Wymondham and Hethersett, our nursery is a place where every child's journey is celebrated, and every staff member is valued.

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We're on the lookout for a Nursery Room Leader working with children aged 2-3 years to join our close-knit team. If you're someone who's passionate about early childhood education and loves working with children, you're in the right place! In this role, you'll be leading by example, inspiring our educators, and creating memorable learning experiences for our children.

The position is full time, working all year round for approx. 40 hours per week.
The nursery is open weekdays 08:00am - 17:30pm and is closed on all Bank holidays and the Christmas to New Year period.

Key Responsibilities:
Lead a team of up to 3 practitioners with kindness and enthusiasm, fostering a positive and inclusive atmosphere.
Run the 2-3 year old class of up to 18 children per day
Plan and deliver engaging activities that ignite children's imaginations and encourage their natural curiosity.
Build strong relationships with parents, keeping them informed about their child's progress and achievements.
Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure our nursery continues to grow and evolve with a focus on quality improvement.
Attend regular team meetings to collaborate on curriculum planning, quality improvement initiatives, and staff development.
Run meetings for your room team

Required Qualifications:
A Level 3 qualification or higher in Early Childhood Education (or a related field) is required.
Experience working in a nursery or pre school setting
On hiring, subject to a DBS check

Preferred Qualifications:
Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification.

An ideal candidate will have:
Strong communication skills and a genuine passion for working with children
A positive attitude and a willingness to learn and grow as part of a supportive team.
Experience with special needs children.
Leadership experience
Familiarity with regulatory requirements for early childhood education settings.
Be willing to start in August/September 2025; however, we would be able to offer the position to start earlier if required.

What We Offer:
A warm, welcoming and inclusive work environment where you'll feel like part of the family from day one.
Opportunities to grow and develop your skills through ongoing training and support.
A competitive salary that is open to discussion based on qualifications and experience because we believe in rewarding hard work and dedication.
Free parking and on-site parking available for all our team members.
Making a difference in the lives of young children every day, surrounded by the beauty of our countryside setting.
Company pension

How to Apply:
Excited to join our adventure? We can't wait to hear from you! Send your CV and a cover letter telling us why you're the perfect fit for the Nursery Room Leader position to office@orchardnurseryschool.com. Don't forget to put "Nursery Room Leader Application" in the subject line!

We are committed to safeguarding the children in our care. Appointment to this position is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, two suitable references and a six month probation period.

A full job description will be sent upon request and with the application form.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 13.75 per hour

Expected hours: 40 - 42.5 per week

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Employee mentoring programme Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:

Norfolk, NR18 9RS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:

Diploma of Higher Education (required)
Experience:

Nursery: 1 year (required)
Language:

English (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Location:

Norfolk, NR18 9RS (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 25/07/2025
Reference ID: Nursery School Room Leader - 2-3 year old classroom
Expected start date: 11/08/2025