Job Description

Location:

Robey Close, Linby, Hucknall, Nottingham NG15 8AA

Job Type:

Full-Time, Permanent

Salary:

Competitive, based on experience and qualifications

Start Date:

ASAP

Early Years Financial Incentive


Successful applicants will receive a 1000 payment after they have been in the role for 6 months.


To be eligible for a payment, you must either:


- not have worked in a nursery before,


- have worked in a nursery before but not in the last 6 months,


- have worked in a nursery in the last 6 months but on a temporary contract

About Us:

With over 30 years of experience and a family-first ethos, St. George's Nursery is one of the East Midlands' most respected names in early years education. We're proud to be launching a brand-new nursery in Nottinghamshire this Summer 2025, and we're looking for passionate, skilled Unit Leaders to join our pioneering team.



This is a unique and inspiring opportunity to be involved from the very beginning and to shape your own room in a setting crafted to spark curiosity.

About the Nursery:

This new setting has been thoughtfully designed to inspire curiosity and creativity, with features including:


A large

nature garden

and imaginative outdoor learning areas A purpose-built

children's kitchen

for experiential learning A calming

sensory room

and

atelier

for creative exploration A dedicated

staff training and wellbeing space

The Role:

As a Unit Leader, you'll take charge of a specific unit (Baby, Toddler, or Preschool), guiding your team to deliver outstanding care and education. You'll be supported by a robust management structure, including your Nursery Manager, Deputy Manager, and our Head Office team.

What You'll Do:

Guide and inspire your room team, maintaining high standards of care and learning Act as a role model for best practice aligned with EYFS and safeguarding principles Build strong, caring relationships with children and their families Lead planning, observations, and assessments in your room Help create a vibrant, inclusive, and enriching environment Support teammates with training, wellbeing, and career development

What We're Looking For:

Minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification (Level 5 preferred) Prior experience as a Room Leader / Senior Practitioner Confidence in leading a team within a room Strong understanding of the EYFS, Ofsted, and safeguarding practices A warm, enthusiastic and proactive attitude * Genuine passion for early years and creating a truly nurturing setting