Room Leader / Daily Lead

Company: Finkley Nurseries
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Location: Sandhurst
Job Description:

Join the Trilakes Nursery And Preschool Team as a Daily Lead!

Location: Sandhurst – Trilakes Nursery and Preschool.Hours: Full-time, 38 hours per week over 4 days.Salary: Up to £14.60 per hour, depending on experience and qualification.

The Benefits

  • Badge scheme – earn an additional 30p per hour; increase your hourly rate through WOW moments, planning & checklists.
  • Up to 6 weeks holiday + birthday.
  • Volunteer day – support a charity of your choice.
  • 50% childcare discount.
  • Wellbeing support (Health Assured + attendance rewards).
  • 100+ training courses + SENCO.
  • £100 welcome bonus for resources.
  • Free uniform & DBS.
  • Referral bonuses up to £750.
  • Free family access to Jake’s Play Barn and Mini Farm.

The Role (What You’ll Actually Be Doing)

Leading Your Room

  • Lead the day-to-day running of the room, ensuring everything is organised, engaging, and compliant.
  • Support the management team when needed.
  • Manage ratios, staff rotas, SEN time, and daily routines.
  • Create an inspiring, well‑resourced environment based on children’s interests.

Delivering Outstanding EYFS Practice

  • Deliver engaging, hands‑on learning experiences in line with EYFS.
  • Lead planning, observations, and assessments using Famly.
  • Complete 2‑year checks and support SEND documentation.
  • Act as a key person, supporting children’s development and wellbeing.
  • Promote inclusive practice so every child can thrive.

Supporting & Developing Your Team

  • Lead by example with energy, professionalism, and positivity.
  • Mentor and support team members, apprentices, and new starters.
  • Contribute to supervisions, appraisals, and training plans.
  • Ensure clear communication of daily plans and expectations.

Keeping Everyone Safe

  • Maintain high standards of health, safety, hygiene, and organisation.
  • Carry out risk assessments and ensure environments are safe and secure.
  • Follow safeguarding procedures.
  • Understand and respond to emergency procedures.

Working with Parents & Professionals

  • Build strong, trusting relationships with families.
  • Support settling‑in processes and ongoing communication.
  • Work with external professionals to support children’s needs.

Living Our Values

  • Champion our ethos: Happy Children. Happy Parents. Happy Staff.
  • Promote a positive, inclusive, and supportive team culture.
  • Support nursery events, marketing, and parent engagement.

Staying Organised

  • Keep records, planning, and systems up to date.
  • Complete checklists, audits, and learning walks.
  • Manage daily tasks like registers and room organisation.

This job description is not exhaustive. Additional duties may be required to support the management team and nursery priorities. Flexibility, initiative, and a proactive approach are essential to success in this role.

Sandhurst: Trilakes Nursery and Preschool – 38 hours across 4 days – Up to £14.60 per hour.

Attraction Nurseries is an equal opportunities employer. All positions are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.

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Posted: June 1st, 2026