39 jobs found in Henley-on-Thames

We are looking for a dedicated and hardworking Nursery Room Leader to join this friendly and welcoming nursery in Reading!    Every member of staff is valued at this nursery, and as a Room Leader you will be a vital part of the team, committed to delivering excellence in Early Years care and education.  This nursery places strong emphasis on STEM education, integrating science, technology, engineering, and maths into play and adult-initiated activities, and is a great place to further your career and progress!   As a Nursery Room Leader, you will be working full-time, and we offer a competitive salary of up to £30k per annum. This is a permanent position to start ASAP. Supported by a caring and motivating leadership team, you will receive regular pay rises, free uniform, and bonuses paid throughout the year!    The other benefits of working at this nursery as a Room Leader include:  Career progression and development, with further training and qualifications paid for  28...

About the Role Your Responsibilities Curriculum Excellence: Design and implement a broad, balanced curriculum that meets the unique interests of every child in your room. Staff Management: Direct the daily workflow of your team, ensuring tasks are delegated fairly and everyone remains engaged. Observation & Assessment: Oversee the "Key Person" system within your room, ensuring all learning journals are up-to-date and accurate. Behavior Modeling: Use positive reinforcement strategies to manage behavior and support children's social and emotional development. Compliance: Ensure the room meets all OFSTED requirements, including health and safety checks and risk assessments. Requirements Key Requirements We are looking for a practitioner who is as organized as they are creative. Qualifications: Level 3 Childcare qualification (or higher) is essential. Experience: At least 2 years of experience in an Early Years setting, with a track record of delivering...

We are looking for a dedicated Nursery Room Leader to join this friendly and welcoming nursery in Twickenham. If you have experience as a Room Leader or are looking to progress and further your early years career, this could be the role for you!   As a Nursery Room Leader, you will be working full-time, and we offer a competitive salary of up to £30k per annum. This is a permanent position to start ASAP. Supported by a caring and motivating leadership team, you will receive regular pay rises, free uniform, and bonuses paid throughout the year!    The other benefits of working at this nursery as a Room Leader include:  Career progression and development, with further training and qualifications paid for  Good holiday scheme Sociable team with regular team events Bonuses paid throughout the year Regular pay rises Pension scheme Focus on staff wellbeing Cares about the local community, and has a Community Hub Working closely with like-minded staff, as a Room...

Position: Room Leader  About Us We are proud to be part of the newly formed Chalk Nursery Group , a passionate team dedicated to delivering high-quality early education and care. At _______________, we offer exceptional learning environments for children aged 3 months to 5 years, thoughtfully designed to inspire curiosity, creativity, and confidence. Our settings are known for their warmth, strong community feel, and commitment to nurturing every child — and every team member. Our Katey’s Teddington nursery is a warm and inspiring space, featuring handcrafted equipment, plenty of natural light, and a unique central piazza that encourages community and belonging. Children enjoy sensory-rich experiences—from outdoor dining to daily adventures in local green spaces—designed to promote confidence, resilience, and joyful learning. The nursery is easily accessible, nestled between Hampton Wick and Teddington, with strong transport links and a friendly...

We are proud to be part of the newly formed and growing  Chalk Nursery Group , a passionate team dedicated to delivering high-quality early education and care. At Katey's Ham, we offer exceptional learning environments for children aged 3 months to 5 years, thoughtfully designed to inspire curiosity, creativity, and confidence. Our settings are known for their warmth, strong community feel, and commitment to nurturing every child — and every team member. Katey’s Ham  offers a unique balance of indoor learning and outdoor adventure across five acres of fields, astro-turf, and playgrounds. Our approach blends structured learning with free exploration in nature, boosting focus, creativity, and problem-solving skills. This is a setting where the outdoors is an extension of the classroom, and children grow in confidence every day. The nursery is a 48-place setting situated by the river, offering a peaceful, spacious environment within reach of surrounding communities About...

Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary.  Role:  Team  Leader  (room-based) | Potential for you to choose which age group you are based with. Location:  Devonshire Day Nursery | Chiswick | W4 2AH. Contract:  Permanent | 37.5-40 hours/week | 52 weeks/year. Working pattern:  Varied shifts Monday-Friday between 07:30-18:30 | Choose a 4 or 5 day week. Salary:  £37,044.80-£37,793.60 per annum (pro-rata) | £17.81-£18.17 per hour.   We’ve been delivering childcare excellence since 1989.  Within our 44-day nurseries, Head Office, and Training Academy, EduBase, our ethos is simple: we all belong, we all matter, and we all contribute. We believe in ‘careers, not jobs’, supporting one another to grow and succeed.    Why join us? Generous annual leave:   23 days paid leave per annum (pro-rata), rising to 28 days with length of service, plus paid bank holidays.  Work-life balance:   Up to a further 20 paid days off each year...

Become a Valued Room Manager Role: Nursery Room Manager Location: Chiswick W4 Hours: 40 hours per week Flexi Option: Option to flex your hours over 4 day week Salary: £30000-£32000 Qualification: NVQ/Cache Level 3 or equivalent Why join our client's Family? You are an amazing Early Years Educator who has previous experience of being a Room Leader - managing a small team and planning activities for your room. Our Client believes that a well-cared for team results in well-cared for children. That is why they strive to offer their staff every opportunity to develop with us to reach their full potential. they offer in-house and external training (wherever possible within working hours) including in exciting disciplines such as Forest School Leadership and Montessori so you have career opportunities across their eight nurseries. Flexi Working Time off work is important to keep to you fresh, enthusiastic and raring to go. This is why our client have introduced the...

Become a Valued Room Manager Role: Nursery Room Manager Location: Chiswick W4 Hours: 40 hours per week Flexi Option: Option to flex your hours over 4 day week Salary: £30000-£32000 Qualification: NVQ/Cache Level 3 or equivalent Why join our client's Family? You are an amazing Early Years Educator who has previous experience of being a Room Leader - managing a small team and planning activities for your room. Our Client believes that a well-cared for team results in well-cared for children. That is why they strive to offer their staff every opportunity to develop with us to reach their full potential. they offer in-house and external training (wherever possible within working hours) including in exciting disciplines such as Forest School Leadership and Montessori so you have career opportunities across their eight nurseries. Flexi Working Time off work is important to keep to you fresh, enthusiastic and raring to go. This is why our client have introduced...

Key Responsibilities: Childcare and Education: Ensuring a safe and stimulating environment for children aged 2-4 years.  Delivering an appropriate play-based Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum.  Observing and tracking children's development, and planning activities to support their individual progress.  Providing a high standard of care and implementing positive behavior management strategies.  Staff Management: Supervising and mentoring staff within the room, including nursery practitioners, assistants, and apprentices.  Delegating responsibilities and ensuring staff are working effectively.   Parental Partnerships: Building positive relationships with parents and communicating effectively about their child's development.  Involving parents in their child's learning and development.  Addressing any concerns or questions from parents.  Administrative Tasks: Maintaining accurate records of children's...

We are looking for a dedicated Toddler Room Leader to join this friendly and welcoming nursery in Fulham, West London! You will be Room Leader working in the toddler room, which has 12 children and 2 members of staff, and you will also be Third in Charge for the nursery. There is the potential to progress to Deputy Manager down the line, so this is a great opportunity for an experienced Room Leader looking for a step up in their early years career. As a Toddler Room Leader, you will be working full-time (7:45am-6:30pm, 4 days per week ), and we offer a competitive salary of up to £31k per annum. This is a permanent position to start ASAP. Supported by a caring and motivating leadership team, you will receive regular pay rises, free uniform, and bonuses paid throughout the year! The other benefits of working at this nursery as a Room Leader include: Welcoming team and very supportive management Newly refurbished nursery Small class sizes Pension scheme Staff...

We are looking for an enthusiastic and caring individual to join the team as a Deputy Room Leader at this lovely nursery in Finchley. This is a Deputy Room Leader position to work in the preschool room, with 26 children and 5 members of staff. This is a full time and permanent role to work 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday. The nursery is open all year round, other than Bank Holidays and 2 weeks over Christmas when it is closed. This is a great opportunity if you are looking to move up and further your early years career in a wonderful setting! The nursery is committed to an ongoing professional staff development programme, so there will be plenty of opportunities for career development and further training (fully funded by the nursery). The supportive management team and dedicated and friendly members of staff make this a great place to work. The nursery is in a great location in Finchley, with excellent transport links and lovely local parks! The setting has great resources and...

We are looking for an enthusiastic and caring individual to join the team as a Deputy Room Leader at this lovely nursery in Finchley. This is a Deputy Room Leader position to work in the preschool room, with 26 children and 5 members of staff. This is a full time and permanent role to work 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday. The nursery is open all year round, other than Bank Holidays and 2 weeks over Christmas when it is closed. This is a great opportunity if you are looking to move up and further your early years career in a wonderful setting! The nursery is committed to an ongoing professional staff development programme, so there will be plenty of opportunities for career development and further training (fully funded by the nursery). The supportive management team and dedicated and friendly members of staff make this a great place to work. The nursery is in a great location in Finchley, with excellent transport links and lovely local parks! The setting has great resources and...

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Level 3 Secondary Room Leader/ Senior Nursery Practitioner to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for early childhood education and a strong commitment to providing high-quality care and learning experiences for children. As a Nursery Practitioner, you will play a vital role in fostering a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment that promotes the development of young children. Duties Provide attentive and compassionate care for children aged 0-5 years, ensuring their safety and well-being at all times. Plan and implement engaging educational activities that support the developmental needs of each child. Observe and assess children's progress, documenting their achievements and identifying areas for improvement. Communicate effectively with children, parents, and colleagues to build strong relationships and promote a collaborative environment. Manage daily routines, including meal times, nap times,...

We are looking for a dedicated and experience Room Leader to work in the Toddler Room at this lovely nursery in Vauxhall. This is a permanent and full time Room Leader position to work Monday-Friday, 40-45 hours per week.  As a Toddler Room Leader, you will be leading a team of Early Years Practitioners within the room, as well as working with your own key children to support their development, observing and keeping reports of their progress.  Your responsibilities will also include planning exciting and engaging activities, ensuring safeguarding procedures are always followed in the room, and building strong relationships with colleagues and parents/carers. This nursery has a focus on hands-on, self-directed, collaborative play to help children develop and grow, so you will also be encouraging child-led play! This nursery offers many benefits, including: Competitive salary Loyalty bonus (after 1 year) Performance related bonus (after probation) Up to 6 weeks holidays...

Role Summary As an Nursery Assistant, you will work within a nursery setting to deliver high-quality care and education to young children. You will plan and implement activities, support children’s developmental needs, and collaborate with colleagues and parents to create a positive and inclusive environment, ensuring compliance with early years standards. Key Responsibilities Child Development and Care: Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities that support children’s learning and development in line with early years frameworks (e.g., EYFS or equivalent). Observe and assess children’s progress, maintaining accurate records and sharing updates with parents and colleagues. Foster a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment that meets the individual needs of each child. Team Collaboration: Work closely with Room Leaders and other practitioners to ensure a cohesive approach to care and education. Support colleagues in maintaining a positive and collaborative...

Join Our Fun and Fabulous Team at Bright Horizons Day Nursery based in Highbury! Are you a qualified Room Leader with a passion for making learning fun? We're looking for someone just like you to join our Bright Horizons family at our Highbury Day Nursery and Preschool. Our nursery is proudly Ofsted rated 'Good' and is nestled in the exciting redevelopment of the old Highbury Stadium. We're just a short stroll from Arsenal tube station, with fantastic links from Finsbury Station. Plus, we have a car park onsite with   free staff parking   – no more hunting for a spot! Join us and be part of a vibrant community where convenience meets quality care! Salary: £29,845 - £33,000 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience) What we can offer you: Above industry standard salary   with annual reviews 50% discounted childcare   for your first child Up to 28 days holiday   per year, with the option to buy more Smart Health access : 24/7...

We are looking for an experienced, inspiring Room-Based to join our baby group in Nordic Star Nursery, our beautiful, modern, Nordic-inspired flagship nursery in Islington. This position is a career-defining opportunity for an ambitious early years professional who wants to move beyond “business as usual” childcare and be part of something genuinely innovative. Nordic Star is the first nursery in the UK to implement a truly Nordic approach to early education, in partnership with FinlandWay®. Our pedagogy is rooted in play, participation, well-being, and child-led learning, while remaining fully aligned with the EYFS statutory framework. About the Role Lead practice within your room, ensuring high-quality, child-centred provision  Act as a role model and mentor for practitioners, apprentices, and new team members  Support Ofsted readiness, reflective practice, and continuous improvement Build strong, trusting relationships with children, families, and colleagues...

At Caring Kindergartens, children are at the heart of everything we do, so we are currently looking for individuals to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in. From a fairy godmother one day to firefighter the next, no two days are ever the same.  For this role, you will need a Level 3 qualification in childcare, be dedicated to your career progression and have the understanding that all children are unique and how their achievements should be celebrated whilst they are made to feel cherished and well cared for. Duties To lead a team and act as key worker for a group of children –observing, recording and assessing their progress and development through the use of observations supported with photographic evidence; To develop high quality interactions with children, to build on and extend their thinking and learning; To plan, prepare and deliver a wide range of play experiences that promotes children’s physical, intellectual and emotional development;...

 If you are offered a Senior EYP role, you will receive a £1000 recruitment bonus after successfully completing your 3 month probation period. We are looking for an experienced and passionate Senior Early Years Practitioner for our Wolverton Mill Nursery.  Acorn Wolverton Mill provides high quality, affordable childcare and early years education for the local community.  The building is purpose built with four spacious play areas indoors, with direct access to four play areas which allows the children to free-flow continuously. We have active CCTV in place throughout the nursery to help maintain a safe and secure environment for your child.  Wolverton Mill offers full and part time care for up to 84 children from the ages of 4 months to 4 years, and we are open from 7:30am – 6pm Monday to Friday all year round. Role: To work in partnership with the nursery manager and deputy to ensure effective running of the nursery. To lead/manage the staff in...

 If you are offered a Senior EYP role, you will receive a £1000 recruitment bonus after successfully completing your 3 month probation period. We’re thrilled to announce that our brand-new nursery in the heart of Deanshanger village is now open and welcoming children! Nestled next to the community centre, our nursery is located in the former Deanshanger pre-school building, a space that served local families for many years. We’re proud to bring it back to life with a fresh vision and a deep commitment to early years care. Our Deanshanger nursery will specialise in the under three age group, welcoming babies and toddlers under three years of age initially, offering a nurturing, stimulating environment where little ones can thrive. With a beautiful garden space and a strong emphasis on outdoor play, babies and toddlers will enjoy daily access to the outdoors, rain or shine! We have active CCTV in place throughout the nursery to help maintain a safe and secure environment...