Nursery Lead Practitioner

Rosedene’s mission is to provide the most enriching learning opportunities, within a nurturing environment, for our children to be kind, curious and confident, ready to shape the world. We’re a small family business, established for over 30 years and we’re proud of the high-quality experiences we offer across our 11 nurseries in the North of England. This is only made possible by our exceptional nursery teams. Our children&families are at the heart of everything we do. We are looking to recruit a trustworthy and passionate person who is ready to make a difference. Rosedene are recognised as pioneers in the early years industry, constantly innovating our childcare experiences, and we need curious thinkers to help us in our journey. Are you passionate about supporting and nurturing children during their early years? Do you believe in outdoor learning environments, child-led learning and ready to join a motivated and high performing nursery team? Rosedene RedcarNursery are seeking a Baby Room leader. Rosedene have a dedicated and highly qualified team who are passionate about their children and giving them the best possible start in their early years. If you’re Level 3 qualified, confident, caring, and enthusiastic you could be what we’re looking for! Our ethos is delivered through child-led discovery, Curious Learning with the opportunity of Forest & Beach school programmes, local community partnerships and healthy kitchen. About you * Hold a full and relevant level 3 Early Years Qualification * Have a good knowledge and understanding of safeguarding duties, nursery procedures and policies * Have good knowledge of birth to 5 development and the EYFS curriculum * Excellent practice within an early years setting * Have excellent organisational and time management skills * Demonstrate an up-to-date knowledge in Early Years and have full understanding of children’s emotional, physical, psychological and educational developmental needs * A positive attitude with an unwavering commitment to service excellence to allow us to maintain our high standards * Be able to work as a team * Have a professional attitude and manner What you’ll be doing * Ready to embrace OUTDOOR LEARNING! * Supervising children within the nursery environment, including mealtimes, rest periods and nappy changing/toileting * Creating fun and engaging activities to suit the needs of the children * Promote good hygiene practices * Building solid, caring relationships with parents/carers, families, professionals, and your team * Keeping accurate records and communicating with parents/carers * Supporting your team members and being a positive role model, who looks to develop and suggest positive changes * Leading the room in the absence of the room leader * Attend staff meetings or any training courses that will help enhance your personal and professional development * Monitor and record all accidents * Adhering to and implement all nursery procedures and policies Benefits The key benefits of working at Rosedene Nurseries * Competitive Compensation, Company Pension Scheme & Progression Attractive pay rates with clear opportunities for career progression and internal progression * Part of an award-winning & growing business, recognised as a pioneer in the early years education sector. Recent Awards include: o 2024/ 2025 Uks Top SME Nursery Apprenticeship Provider o Multiple Ofsted Outstanding Awards o 2024 NMT Finalists for Top Nursery Group of the Year o 2024 Community Nursery of the Year o 97% of employees are happy working at Rosedene 2025 Employee survey * Extensive Training & Development Supported by monthly in-person and online training. Funded First Aid Course. 24/7 access to your own e-learning platform for essential skills training, CPD qualified courses and personal development. Curiosity, Forest & Beach school training. Monthly team meetings. With opportunities to work across different nursery locations * Strong company-wide Well-Being Support A robust well-being programme, team well-being walks, and initiatives focused on maintaining a healthy work-life balance * Delivering rewarding work with a positive, meaningful impact to families everyday * Share the passion with our Rosedene employees. No one day is the same at Rosedene Nurseries, making every day a new adventure. We support thousands of children and their families through their development, which makes the role extremely rewarding. * Working as part of a family businessand a long-standing family team who care about creating the best working environment for their employees. Many employees stay with us through-out their working careers * Positive Culture & Team Engagement A fun, collaborative work environment with team-building events through-out the year, recognition through monthly and yearly awards, be heard through employee feedback, and a be part of a culture focused on mutual support. * Management support * Our managers are approachable and supportive, always on hand to guide, encourage, and celebrate your success. * Great annual leave, your Birthday off, 2 weeks over Christmas, Paid Overtime & Additional Time Off Overtime is paid; employees are also rewarded with extra days off for milestones such as birthdays, 100% attendance and long-standing commitments * Childcare Perks 50% Discounted childcare for employees and access to an Employee Benefits Scheme * Company Pension Scheme J-18808-Ljbffr