Job Description

Baby Room Leader

Little Blue Door is a vibrant, forward-thinking and imaginative growing business with nursery schools in Chichester and Westhampnett. Now is a great time to come and join and start / continue your childcare career with us and be part of our dynamic team!

We provide nurturing and high-quality childcare across both nurseries from 3 months to 5 years across 4 x separate rooms, each tailored to the age of the children.

Our ethos of 'developing little minds' is at the heart of everything we do - from our high-quality facilities and outdoor garden that everyone can enjoy, home cooked food, varied activities (including weekly Forest School, active week's and regular exciting day trips) - all provide wonderful memories and stimulating opportunities for our children.

We are currently hiring for a Leader in our 3 month - 12 month old class.

To be successful, you will have a natural affinity with children, be warm, engaging and enthusiastic to make them feel at home. You will also have good communication skills, be reliable, self-motivated and professional. You will have a good understanding of the very best of Early Year's principles and how to successfully and creatively apply them to provide the very best standard of care. Comprehensive on the job training and support for development is provided.

The Room Leader will report and work closely with the Senior Management Team and become part of The Little Blue Door Leadership Team. The successful candidate will be required to have experience and knowledge in providing a nurturing, inclusive and child-led environment for the required age of their room alongside leading and inspiring the team within their room.

We are all dedicated and work hard but like to have fun too! We provide a separate 'team hub' for comfortable breaks to be taken in (home cooked food and snacks are provided if available!). There are lots of out of hours activities to join in with including meals out, cold water swimming and spin classes!

Our opening hours are 7.30am - 6.00pm and our shift pattern is either 7.15am - 4.30pm and 8.00-6.00pm averaging 45 hours per week full time. Part time hours may be considered.

We support and encourage training and development opportunities, whether that means growing within your current role or taking on additional responsibilities.

Requirements of being a Room Leader at Little Blue Door:

NVQ Level 3 or above relevant childcare and education qualification (or equivalent) is required. Previous nursery or early years' experience is required; Up to date childcare knowledge and training is a required: Be prepared to undertake professional development to continuously improve practice.

Salary and Benefits:

29,000.00 - 31,000.00 per year depending on skills and experience.

Refer a colleague bonus; Long service bonus; On the job training and regular management support; Uniform; A lovely and separate 'team hub' area for break times; External training opportunities; A fantastic team dynamic with regular team and social events; Flexible holiday and working hours; Early Christmas closure on 23rd December at 1pm

Interview Process

Initial interview may be held via zoom or phone and successful candidates will then be invited in to visit the nursery for a stay and play session.

Please note any offer is subject to a satisfactory full DBS and social media check and 2 x references.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 29,000.00-31,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Referral programme
Schedule:

Monday to Friday No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:

Chichester: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Childcare: 1 year (required) Early childhood education: 1 year (required) Leadership: 1 year (required) Working with babies: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Baby Room Leader - Chichester
Expected start date: 21/07/2025