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Ladybird Nurseries | Crystal Palace (Anerley Park) | Full-Time (4 or 5 Days) | Competitive Salary + Benefits

Are you a passionate Early Years educator who loves getting messy, being creative, and helping the littlest minds grow?

We are looking for a dedicated Level 3 Nursery Room Leader to join our wonderful Baby Room team at our beautiful Anerley Park setting - ideally located right on the Beckenham borders with fantastic, easy transport links. We offer excellent flexibility with options for either a 4-day or 5-day working week.

Visa Sponsorship: We proudly offer UK visa sponsorship for exceptional candidates who meet the required qualifications, experience, and criteria. Note: you must meet transitional criteria.

About Our Family

We aren't a faceless corporation. We are a small, family-run group of six nurseries that has been operating for over 30 years. We view our team as our extended family. Most of our staff have worked with us for many years because we genuinely recognise, value, and listen to everyone's unique ideas.

The Perks: What We Offer

We believe in rewarding our team for the incredible work they do:

• Financial & Rewards: Competitive salary with regular reviews, performance rewards, and yearly/long-term service awards.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous holiday allowance, a dedicated Wellbeing Day, a day off for your birthday, and a full Christmas closure.
• Health & Support: Free healthy, freshly prepared cooked lunch every day, free uniform, and a highly helpful, supportive management team.
• Training & Progression: Fully funded training packages, with opportunities to train even further (e.g., Early Years Teacher Status, Leadership courses) and progress within our group.
• Perks & Convenience: Discounted childcare and an easily accessible location close to local bus and train stations (perfect for those commuting from the wider Beckenham/Penge/Anerley areas).

What We Are Looking For

• Qualifications: Level 3 or above full and relevant early years qualification.
• Experience: Previous experience working in a nursery setting (ideally already as a Room Leader, or a senior practitioner ready to step up).
• Passion: A genuine love for working with babies and toddlers, with a fun, creative, and "get messy" attitude to play.
• Skills: Excellent teamwork skills, a positive can-do attitude, and the ability to use your own initiative to keep the room running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

• Room Leadership: Oversee the daily operations of the Baby Room, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and joyful environment.
• Creative Learning: Plan and implement engaging, sensory, and educational activities tailored to early childhood development.
• Team Guidance: Lead, mentor, and support your room practitioners, fostering a collaborative team atmosphere.
• Parent Partnerships: Communicate effectively and warmly with parents regarding their children's daily milestones and well-being.
• Compliance: Maintain high standards of care in line with EYFS and safeguarding regulations.

How to Apply

If you want to build a rewarding career in a nursery that treats you like family, apply now!

Ladybird Nurseries is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We follow a Safer Recruitment and Selection Process; successful applicants will be subject to reference checks and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check prior to employment.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to £36,670.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company events
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Crystal Palace, Greater London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Do you require visa sponsorship?

Experience:

• Early childhood education: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• full and relevant level 3 early years qualification (required)

Work Location: In person