Unit Leader - NEW NURSERY
| Posting date: | 16 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £28,000.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 July 2025 |
| Location: | Robey Close, Linby, Hucknall, Nottinghamshire, NG15 8AA |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | St. George's Nursery |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
About St. George’s Nursery:
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 excited 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:
Our new nursery has been thoughtfully designed with standout features that will make it a truly magical place to work and learn, including:
- A spacious nature garden and outdoor learning spaces
- A calming sensory room and creative atelier
- A hands-on children’s kitchen
- A dedicated staff training and wellbeing area
About 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
This is Your Chance to Make Your Mark.
If you’re ready to step into a leadership role and help bring something exceptional to life, we’d love to hear from you!
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 excited 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:
Our new nursery has been thoughtfully designed with standout features that will make it a truly magical place to work and learn, including:
- A spacious nature garden and outdoor learning spaces
- A calming sensory room and creative atelier
- A hands-on children’s kitchen
- A dedicated staff training and wellbeing area
About 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
This is Your Chance to Make Your Mark.
If you’re ready to step into a leadership role and help bring something exceptional to life, we’d love to hear from you!