Job Ref No. ECC119552-3S Position Type: Head of Department/Faculty Pay Range: £13.60-£13.85
Position Start Date: 27/07/2026 Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 15/06/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: 22-26th June
What We’re Looking For:
- A qualified Level 3 Early Years Practitioner
- Strong experience within Early Years, with the confidence to step into a Room Management role
- A natural role model and team player who can support and inspire others
- Someone excited to grow with us and help shape the future of our nursery
- A leader who can support ongoing development using our on‑site training facilities
What We Offer:
- A cosy home‑from‑home environment
- Supportive leadership team and excellent staff development opportunities
- Competitive staff package (including additional days off for birthdays, wellbeing Wednesday and employee of the month)
- A role where you can genuinely make a difference
Roles & Responsibilities (Duties)
Develop and implement engaging educational programmes tailored to the needs of children aged 0-5 years.
- Safely open and close the nursery building, on a shift pattern
- Foster a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment that encourages exploration and learning
- Manage daily activities and routines while ensuring the well‑being of all children in your care
- Communicate effectively with children, parents, and colleagues to build strong relationships and promote a collaborative atmosphere
- Observe and assess children’s progress, providing feedback to parents and adapting learning strategies as necessary
- Lead by example, demonstrating best practices in childcare and early years education
- Collaborate with other educators to create a cohesive learning experience across the nursery
Qualifications
- A recognised qualification in Early Childhood Education or equivalent is essential
- Proven experience working with young children in a nursery or educational setting is highly desirable
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage a team effectively
- Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written
- A genuine passion for childcare and early years education, with the drive to inspire young learners
- Knowledge of child development theories and best practices in early years education
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team while also demonstrating initiative
If you are enthusiastic about making a difference in the lives of young children and possess the necessary qualifications and experience, we would love to hear from you!
- On‑site parking
- Discounted childcare
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee of the month
- Additional day A/L for each year of service (up to 5 years)
- Free uniform
All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.
Contact
Megan Lefley179 Shrub End Road, ColchesterEssex, CO3 4RGTelephone: 01206 545671Email: Colchester@secondsteps.co.uk
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