Room Leader at Horspath Nursery – Level 5 Early Years Apprenticeship

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Job Description:

Pre-School Nursery based in Oxfordshire. Children aged 2 – years.

Further your early years career with this fantastic opportunity working for Horspath Pre-School Nursery. The nursery is in the grounds of Horspath Primary School and has their own well-equipped outside play area and nature reserve, offering children between the ages of 2 to 5 years and enjoyable and well-rounded environment for play and learning.

Horspath Pre-School Nursery is nestled in the grounds of Horspath Primary School and had their own seperate well-equipped outside play area and nature reserve, offering children between the ages of 2 and 5 years and enjoyable and well-rounded environment for play and learning. At Horspath Nursery they feel that Children’s early years are the most important of their lives and they strive to provide a high quality childcare and education for all children’s individual needs.

  • To create a welcoming and family friendly environment where children are at ease and able to develop a sense of ownership of their surroundings.
  • To ensure that the nursery is a safe environment for children, staff and others, that equipment is safe, standards of hygiene are high, safety procedures are implemented at all times.
  • To maintain an environment which fosters positive interactions between children of varied ages attending the Nursery.
  • To contribute to the planning in accordance with the EYFS and the provision of a stimulating range of age-appropriate activities and ensuring the Nursery is well-resourced and creatively set-up.
  • To lead observations and the assessment of children’s learning and development ensuring records are kept up-to‑date, are of a high standard and are shared effectively – includes Individual Education Plans for children with Special Educational Needs. To keep the Early Years Tracking Tool up to date and to analyse the data alongside the Manager.
  • To work in partnership with all parents/carers, building and maintaining relationships that encourage trust, open communication and involvement in nursery life.
  • To work flexibly as part of the larger team, assisting and supporting colleagues wherever required, in order to ensure the smooth running of the Nursery.
  • To ensure that staff are appropriately supported to carry out their role confidently and effectively.
  • To clearly define and uphold the vision and values of the nursery, ensuring that these are fully understood and embodied by all staff members.
  • To be aware of the Nursery policies and procedures and ensure these are adhered to at all times; including Safeguarding and whistle blowing.
  • To maintain awareness of your own personal development and training needs and to keep up-to-date with current legislation and practice.
  • As a qualified First Aider to administer first aid and medication as required and ensure that appropriate records are completed.
  • To attend reasonable out-of-working-hours activities, including training, staff meetings, committee meetings and special events.

You will also be required to be involved in the breakfast/afterschool club and the playscheme during the holidays. There is also the opportunity to do forrest school lead training.

Entry requirements

Level 3 in Early Years/Childcare

Maths & English GCSE at grade C/4 (or equivalent) desired but not essential.

Relevant experience working within a nursery setting.

Skills required

  • Customer care skills
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Physical fitness

Training to be provided

Functional Skills Maths & English if required.

Things to consider

This is a physical and active role and you will need to be alert and have the ability to get involved.

Location

Horspath Pre School Nurseryc/o Horspath Primary School. Bleinham Road,Horspath,Oxfordshire,United Kingdom.OX33 1RY

At a Glance

Working week:Mon – Fri (7.30am – 5.30pm)

Duration:24 Months

Apprenticeship standard:Early years lead practitioner (Level 5)

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Posted: June 19th, 2026