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Key Details Team/Business Area: Nursery Hours: At least 30-hours per week Location: Start employment at Cherubs Mapperley or Cherubs Ruddington, then transfer to Cherubs Bingham ahead of the opening at the end of February 2026. Line Manager: Head of Nursery About the Role As Room Manager, you will be the driving force behind the success of your room or unit - overseeing the "everyday" and taking the lead. You will not only operate an efficient and "to standard" room/unit but you will inspire, role model, coach and develop your Apprentice and Qualified Early Years Educators to deliver our ambitious and robust approach and curriculum to give all children the skills and experiences they need to take on the world without limitations. Every day you will balance the needs of the children, parents, your team and the business - ensuring you go above and beyond and excel in early years excellence. As part of your Room Manager role, you will also take on a Designated Role within the nursery. Our Offer 30% childcare discount at Cherubs Nurseries 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays (FTE) Annual "me" day each year - on completion of 1 years' service with the company. Plus, other Cherubs Nurseries rewards and benefits such as electric car scheme, employee assistance programme and free lunch! What you'll be doing Child-centric Ensure Cherubs Nurseries age-appropriate routines are thoroughly embedded and followed every day, giving children access to the wide range of facilities and extra-curricular activities each of our nurseries offer. Oversee the bi-weekly planning cycle for your room/unit, ensuring this is completed to Cherubs Nurseries standards and properly encapsulates the children for which is applies - utilising assessments, cohort and the children's interests. Be responsible for the completion of the Nursery App including child profiles, parent communication, record keeping (daily diary, accident logs etc) observations and tracking. Promote high standards of child presentation and personal hygiene, ensuring children are regularly changed, have their faces cleaned and are comfortable. Be responsible for the presentation and maintenance of your room/unit - this includes planning board, displays, storage, cleanliness and furniture (including those not stored in your room/unit). Oversee snack and mealtimes, following Cherubs Nurseries Food Policy and Allergy, Intolerance and Dietary Requirement Policy. Work alongside your Head of Nursery to maintain a robust Key Person System, following Cherubs Nurseries standards. Ensure smooth transitions between one Key Person to another and between rooms - always communicating with the parents and putting the child's needs first. Communicate with Purpose Effectively allocate daily and weekly jobs and roles to your team, ensuring relevant experience where necessary - for example nappy changes, focus activities and room maintenance and cleaning. Take the lead in daily handovers, being that smiley, positive and knowledgeable point of contact for our parents and families - always representing your room/unit and Cherubs Nurseries in the best possible way. Meet with your Head of Nursery every month to discuss your room/unit and get aligned on not only nursery action plans but the annual aims and objectives of Cherubs Nurseries. Ensure your Qualified and Apprentice Early Years Educators are kept updated and in the know with any nursery or business updates or changes - positively and thoroughly answering any questions they may have. If you don't have the answer, share with them the person who might. Play to Win Undertake a Designated Role within the nursery, ensuring this is completed to the highest standard and tailored to the exacting needs of your nursery. Support in the planning of nursery events such as Summer Fair, Pre-School Graduation, Fairy Night, Parent's Evening and Stay and Plays. Take responsibility for all room checks, forms and assessments - ensuring these are completed on-time and to the required standard. Have a grasp and understanding of all Cherubs Nurseries policies and procedures, always checking if you are unsure and sharing the importance of these with your team. Seek out Solutions Effectively deal with any parent feedback, both positive and negative - taking the appropriate course of action. If you need to, involve your Head of Nursery to process this together. Ensure First Aid (including medication) is administered properly to any child or staff member in-need. Take the appropriate course of action and record-keeping to ensure compliance. Identify and support any child with additional needs such as SEND or EAL. Work with the Head of Nursery, SENDCo and parents to access all available support to give the child the best start in life. Be responsible for the All About Me and successful Settling In of all new children and those who have transitioned into your room. Implement positive techniques including Family Books and a home-from-home environment. Look out for each other Take an active role in the onboarding of new Educators to your room, making them feel welcome and upskilling them to Cherubs Nurseries standards. Be an advocate for your team - regularly sharing positive feedback for your team at morning briefings/evening debriefings, annual training events or on company social media. Develop and prepare your team for internal audits, mock Ofsted inspections and live Ofsted inspections. Inspire their curiosity to learn more about these and understand what they can do to bring about the best possible outcomes in these. Remember, this role description is just a guide. If you see something you can't tick off, we will support you to learn, develop and grow. Also, we want to make our recruitment process as accessible as possible - so please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments making. Please find complete job description on Cherubs Nurseries Careers Page or email to find out more. Cherubs Nurseries is an equal opportunities employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employees with disabilities and learning difficulties.

Key Details Team/Business Area: Nursery Hours: At least 30-hours per week Location: Start employment at Cherubs Mapperley or Cherubs Ruddington, then transfer to Cherubs Bingham ahead of the opening at the end of February 2026. Line Manager: Head of Nursery About the Role As Room Manager, you will be the driving force behind the success of your room or unit - overseeing the "everyday" and taking the lead. You will not only operate an efficient and "to standard" room/unit but you will inspire, role model, coach and develop your Apprentice and Qualified Early Years Educators to deliver our ambitious and robust approach and curriculum to give all children the skills and experiences they need to take on the world without limitations. Every day you will balance the needs of the children, parents, your team and the business - ensuring you go above and beyond and excel in early years excellence. As part of your Room Manager role, you will also take on a Designated Role within the nursery. Our Offer 30% childcare discount at Cherubs Nurseries 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays (FTE) Annual "me" day each year - on completion of 1 years' service with the company. Plus, other Cherubs Nurseries rewards and benefits such as electric car scheme, employee assistance programme and free lunch! What you'll be doing Child-centric Ensure Cherubs Nurseries age-appropriate routines are thoroughly embedded and followed every day, giving children access to the wide range of facilities and extra-curricular activities each of our nurseries offer. Oversee the bi-weekly planning cycle for your room/unit, ensuring this is completed to Cherubs Nurseries standards and properly encapsulates the children for which is applies - utilising assessments, cohort and the children's interests. Be responsible for the completion of the Nursery App including child profiles, parent communication, record keeping (daily diary, accident logs etc) observations and tracking. Promote high standards of child presentation and personal hygiene, ensuring children are regularly changed, have their faces cleaned and are comfortable. Be responsible for the presentation and maintenance of your room/unit - this includes planning board, displays, storage, cleanliness and furniture (including those not stored in your room/unit). Oversee snack and mealtimes, following Cherubs Nurseries Food Policy and Allergy, Intolerance and Dietary Requirement Policy. Work alongside your Head of Nursery to maintain a robust Key Person System, following Cherubs Nurseries standards. Ensure smooth transitions between one Key Person to another and between rooms - always communicating with the parents and putting the child's needs first. Communicate with Purpose Effectively allocate daily and weekly jobs and roles to your team, ensuring relevant experience where necessary - for example nappy changes, focus activities and room maintenance and cleaning. Take the lead in daily handovers, being that smiley, positive and knowledgeable point of contact for our parents and families - always representing your room/unit and Cherubs Nurseries in the best possible way. Meet with your Head of Nursery every month to discuss your room/unit and get aligned on not only nursery action plans but the annual aims and objectives of Cherubs Nurseries. Ensure your Qualified and Apprentice Early Years Educators are kept updated and in the know with any nursery or business updates or changes - positively and thoroughly answering any questions they may have. If you don't have the answer, share with them the person who might. Play to Win Undertake a Designated Role within the nursery, ensuring this is completed to the highest standard and tailored to the exacting needs of your nursery. Support in the planning of nursery events such as Summer Fair, Pre-School Graduation, Fairy Night, Parent's Evening and Stay and Plays. Take responsibility for all room checks, forms and assessments - ensuring these are completed on-time and to the required standard. Have a grasp and understanding of all Cherubs Nurseries policies and procedures, always checking if you are unsure and sharing the importance of these with your team. Seek out Solutions Effectively deal with any parent feedback, both positive and negative - taking the appropriate course of action. If you need to, involve your Head of Nursery to process this together. Ensure First Aid (including medication) is administered properly to any child or staff member in-need. Take the appropriate course of action and record-keeping to ensure compliance. Identify and support any child with additional needs such as SEND or EAL. Work with the Head of Nursery, SENDCo and parents to access all available support to give the child the best start in life. Be responsible for the All About Me and successful Settling In of all new children and those who have transitioned into your room. Implement positive techniques including Family Books and a home-from-home environment. Look out for each other Take an active role in the onboarding of new Educators to your room, making them feel welcome and upskilling them to Cherubs Nurseries standards. Be an advocate for your team - regularly sharing positive feedback for your team at morning briefings/evening debriefings, annual training events or on company social media. Develop and prepare your team for internal audits, mock Ofsted inspections and live Ofsted inspections. Inspire their curiosity to learn more about these and understand what they can do to bring about the best possible outcomes in these. Remember, this role description is just a guide. If you see something you can't tick off, we will support you to learn, develop and grow. Also, we want to make our recruitment process as accessible as possible - so please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments making. Please find complete job description on Cherubs Nurseries Careers Page or email to find out more. Cherubs Nurseries is an equal opportunities employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employees with disabilities and learning difficulties.

Nursery: Just Imagine, Vange- SS16 4JX Role: Third in Charge Full Time 40 hours per week Salary Range £28,000 At Just Imagine Day Nursery-Vange offers the highest quality childcare for children aged 3 months to 5 years. Always putting our families first, the safety and wellbeing of all our children, staff and parents is our number one priority. At Just Imagine our goal is to encourage independence across all areas of learning and development, and we instil our ethos of 'Nurture, Care, Inspire' in all our settings. The nursery is located on Kent View Road and conveniently situated near the A13 and ideally based within the local community. Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: £400 Qualification Bonus: For all Level 3 Practitioners, paid after just 6 months! Generous Annual Leave: 24 days to start, plus bank holidays and your birthday off - paid! Childcare Discount: 75% off nursery fees for your little ones Health & Wellbeing Support: Confidential employee assistance helpline Career Growth: Personalised learning and development opportunities Refer a Friend: Earn up to £750 with our referral scheme As a Third in Charge, you will, You will help lead the staff to deliver and ensure all children receive quality care, help extend the child's learning. Create, plan, and implement activities and experience which help support all aspects of the EYFS. You will be responsible for opening and closing the nursery and will be required to cover for the Manager and Deputy Manager in their absence. Create and execute educational programmes suited to different ages, supporting early childhood growth. Oversee and mentor nursery staff, offering guidance and training when needed. Build and maintain positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues through effective communication Planning and preparing activities to develop all aspects of the child's individual development in a stimulating atmosphere, within the Early Years Foundation Stage. Plan activities that inspire creativity, encourage social interaction, and promote physical development. Ensure all health and safety regulations are met, alongside safeguarding policies. Third in Charge requirement and skills: Full and relevant Level 3 in Childcare qualification - Essential Over 1 year's experience working in Early Years - Essential Over 6 months' experience working in a senior position - Desirable Sound knowledge of Ofsted expectations to achieve a Good or Outstanding rating - Desirable Knowledge of the statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - Essential Fluent in written and spoken English - Essential Apply now to join our family, fulfill your career where everyone matters and everyone makes a difference. We look forward to receiving your application! We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty. Just Imagine Vange Day Nursery is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group

Nursery: Acre Wood Day Nursery, 47 Hospital Road, Arlesey, SG15 6RH Salary: £28,080 per annum Hours: 40 hours per week We are currently recruiting for a Third in Charge to join our Acre wood Day Nursery. The Nursery is located on Hospital Road, based in Arlesey, Bedfordshire. The nursery is perfectly located for colleagues from Arlesey, Fairfield Park, Stotfold, Letchworth, Hitchin and the surrounding areas. We are only a few minutes from Arlesey railway station where trains run direct to London and Peterborough. Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: Generous Annual Leave: 24 days to start, plus bank holidays and your birthday off - paid! Childcare Discount: 75% off nursery fees for your little ones Health & Wellbeing Support: Confidential employee assistance helpline Career Growth: Personalised learning and development opportunities Refer a Friend: Earn up to £750 with our referral scheme As a Third in Charge you will help: Lead the staff to deliver and ensure all children receive quality care, help extend the child's learning. Create, plan, and implement activities and experience which help support all aspects of the EYFS. You will be responsible for opening and closing the nursery and will be required to cover for the Manager and Deputy Manager in their absence. Create and execute educational programmes suited to different ages, supporting early childhood growth. Oversee and mentor nursery staff, offering guidance and training when needed. Build and maintain positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues through effective communication Planning and preparing activities to develop all aspects of the child's individual development in a stimulating atmosphere, within the Early Years Foundation Stage. Plan activities that inspire creativity, encourage social interaction, and promote physical development. Ensure all health and safety regulations are met, alongside safeguarding policies. Third in Charge requirement and skills: Full and relevant Level 3 in Childcare qualification - Essential Over 1 year's experience working in Early Years - Essential Over 6 months' experience working in a senior position - Desirable Sound knowledge of Ofsted expectations to achieve a Good or Outstanding rating - Desirable Knowledge of the statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - Essential Fluent in written and spoken English - Essential We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty. Acre Wood Day Nursery is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group.

Nursery: Acre Wood Day Nursery, 47 Hospital Road, Arlesey, SG15 6RH Salary: £28,080 per annum Hours: 40 hours per week We are currently recruiting for a Third in Charge to join our Acre wood Day Nursery. The Nursery is located on Hospital Road, based in Arlesey, Bedfordshire. The nursery is perfectly located for colleagues from Arlesey, Fairfield Park, Stotfold, Letchworth, Hitchin and the surrounding areas. We are only a few minutes from Arlesey railway station where trains run direct to London and Peterborough. Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: Generous Annual Leave: 24 days to start, plus bank holidays and your birthday off - paid! Childcare Discount: 75% off nursery fees for your little ones Health & Wellbeing Support: Confidential employee assistance helpline Career Growth: Personalised learning and development opportunities Refer a Friend: Earn up to £750 with our referral scheme As a Third in Charge you will help: Lead the staff to deliver and ensure all children receive quality care, help extend the child's learning. Create, plan, and implement activities and experience which help support all aspects of the EYFS. You will be responsible for opening and closing the nursery and will be required to cover for the Manager and Deputy Manager in their absence. Create and execute educational programmes suited to different ages, supporting early childhood growth. Oversee and mentor nursery staff, offering guidance and training when needed. Build and maintain positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues through effective communication Planning and preparing activities to develop all aspects of the child's individual development in a stimulating atmosphere, within the Early Years Foundation Stage. Plan activities that inspire creativity, encourage social interaction, and promote physical development. Ensure all health and safety regulations are met, alongside safeguarding policies. Third in Charge requirement and skills: Full and relevant Level 3 in Childcare qualification - Essential Over 1 year's experience working in Early Years - Essential Over 6 months' experience working in a senior position - Desirable Sound knowledge of Ofsted expectations to achieve a Good or Outstanding rating - Desirable Knowledge of the statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - Essential Fluent in written and spoken English - Essential We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty. Acre Wood Day Nursery is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group.

Nursery: Acre Wood Day Nursery, 47 Hospital Road, Arlesey, SG15 6RH Salary: £28,080 per annum Hours: 40 hours per week We are currently recruiting for a Third in Charge to join our Acre wood Day Nursery. The Nursery is located on Hospital Road, based in Arlesey, Bedfordshire. The nursery is perfectly located for colleagues from Arlesey, Fairfield Park, Stotfold, Letchworth, Hitchin and the surrounding areas. We are only a few minutes from Arlesey railway station where trains run direct to London and Peterborough. Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: Generous Annual Leave: 24 days to start, plus bank holidays and your birthday off - paid! Childcare Discount: 75% off nursery fees for your little ones Health & Wellbeing Support: Confidential employee assistance helpline Career Growth: Personalised learning and development opportunities Refer a Friend: Earn up to £750 with our referral scheme As a Third in Charge you will help: Lead the staff to deliver and ensure all children receive quality care, help extend the child's learning. Create, plan, and implement activities and experience which help support all aspects of the EYFS. You will be responsible for opening and closing the nursery and will be required to cover for the Manager and Deputy Manager in their absence. Create and execute educational programmes suited to different ages, supporting early childhood growth. Oversee and mentor nursery staff, offering guidance and training when needed. Build and maintain positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues through effective communication Planning and preparing activities to develop all aspects of the child's individual development in a stimulating atmosphere, within the Early Years Foundation Stage. Plan activities that inspire creativity, encourage social interaction, and promote physical development. Ensure all health and safety regulations are met, alongside safeguarding policies. Third in Charge requirement and skills: Full and relevant Level 3 in Childcare qualification - Essential Over 1 year's experience working in Early Years - Essential Over 6 months' experience working in a senior position - Desirable Sound knowledge of Ofsted expectations to achieve a Good or Outstanding rating - Desirable Knowledge of the statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - Essential Fluent in written and spoken English - Essential We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty. Acre Wood Day Nursery is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group.

Join our Team at Woodberry Day Nursery - Sholing Position: Deputy Manager Hours: 40 hours per week Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum Qualification: Full and relevant Level 3 Childcare Qualification At Woodberry Waterlooville our goal is to give every child the best possible start, supporting their potential in a warm, nurturing environment. We engage in a broad, balanced curriculum, differentiated to suit each child's unique abilities and personality, with a focus on fun, enjoyment and challenge. If you're a passionate Deputy Manager and want to be part of our supportive team, apply now! Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: £400 Qualification Bonus: For all Level 3 Practitioners, paid after just 6 months! Generous Annual Leave: 24 days to start, plus bank holidays and your birthday off - paid! Childcare Discount: 75% off nursery fees for your little ones Health & Wellbeing Support: Confidential employee assistance helpline Career Growth: Personalised learning and development opportunities Refer a Friend: Earn up to £750 with our referral scheme Company Pension Scheme Terms and conditions apply. Some benefits are discretionary and may be subject to change. Responsibilities: Ensure the safety and wellbeing of every child, staff, parent, and visitor at all times. Understand and ensure that the requirements of the statutory framework for the EYFS are met throughout the nursery. Assist in managing the acceptance and administration of medication and ensure care plans are thorough and up to date for children or staff with health conditions. Ensure that all children receive stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments and resources that are appropriate to their age and stage of development. Promote respect and credibility for this position through effective communication skills, impartiality, and consistency. Inspire staff team with creative ideas and new challenges with aim to achieve outstanding practice. Maintain accurate records and accounts relating to children and staff on EyMan system and on file. Undertake any other duties to ensure the smooth running of the nursery and safety and wellbeing of children, staff, and families. Duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive or restrictive, changes and other duties relevant to this post may be added. Requirements: Full and relevant Level 3 in Childcare qualification - Essential Leadership experience - Essential Over 1 years' experience of working in Early Years - Essential Sound knowledge of the statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - Essential Over 1 years' experience of working in a management position - Desirable. Level 5 qualification in Childcare and/or Management and Leadership - Desirable Experience of successfully passing an Ofsted inspection to good or outstanding - Desirable Take the next step and explore a role that makes a positive impact on children's lives. Apply today and let our friendly recruitment team support you every step of the way. We can't wait to welcome you to the Family First community! We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty. Woodberry Day Nursery - Sholing is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group.