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Nursery Room Leader - Manor Farm Day Nursery
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Sandy
Permanent
Full Time
Posted 26 Jun 2026
Nursery Room Leader
Salary: £27,032.20 per year
Hours: Full-time (37 hours, Monday–Friday) with flexible options available
Location: 76 London Road, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 1DZ, UK
Be Valued. Be Supported. Be You.
At Manor Farm Day Nursery, we’re looking for a caring, enthusiastic Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join our supportive, friendly team. You’ll enjoy flexibility, recognition and genuine opportunities to grow, all in a nurturing environment where both children and colleagues thrive.
Your Benefits
We believe the best outcomes for children start with happy, supported teams. Here’s what you’ll enjoy:
Flexible Working Options: 4 or 5 days, part-time or bank hours to suit your lifestyle
33 Days Paid Holiday: 24 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays + your birthday off
75% Childcare Discount for your own children
Career Growth: Tailored training, development and promotion opportunities
Health & Wellbeing Support: Confidential helpline and wellbeing resources
Supportive Culture: Warm, inclusive team with staff socials and appreciation treats
Company Pension and free on-site parking
DBS Paid For: We cover the cost of your enhanced DBS check
Uniform Provided: So you’re ready from day one
The Role
As a Nursery Room Leader, you’ll help children learn, play, and grow in a safe, engaging environment. You will:
Lead a nurturing, high-quality learning environment.
Support and mentor team members.
Build strong relationships with children and families.
Maintain safeguarding, records and room standards.
About You
You’re compassionate, reliable, and committed to making a difference every day.
Essential:
Level 3 childcare qualification
Confident written and spoken English
Desirable:
Experience in an Early Years setting
Knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding best practices
Why Join Us?
Our bright, purpose-built nursery is filled with natural light, inspiring spaces, and a positive team culture. As part of the Family First Nurseries network, you’ll have access to great resources, strong professional development and the opportunity to progress into senior roles.
Apply today and take the next step in your Early Years career where you’ll be supported, appreciated and inspired every day.
Please note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
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.
Manor Farm 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
Salary: £27,032.20 per year
Hours: Full-time (37 hours, Monday–Friday) with flexible options available
Location: 76 London Road, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 1DZ, UK
Be Valued. Be Supported. Be You.
At Manor Farm Day Nursery, we’re looking for a caring, enthusiastic Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join our supportive, friendly team. You’ll enjoy flexibility, recognition and genuine opportunities to grow, all in a nurturing environment where both children and colleagues thrive.
Your Benefits
We believe the best outcomes for children start with happy, supported teams. Here’s what you’ll enjoy:
Flexible Working Options: 4 or 5 days, part-time or bank hours to suit your lifestyle
33 Days Paid Holiday: 24 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays + your birthday off
75% Childcare Discount for your own children
Career Growth: Tailored training, development and promotion opportunities
Health & Wellbeing Support: Confidential helpline and wellbeing resources
Supportive Culture: Warm, inclusive team with staff socials and appreciation treats
Company Pension and free on-site parking
DBS Paid For: We cover the cost of your enhanced DBS check
Uniform Provided: So you’re ready from day one
The Role
As a Nursery Room Leader, you’ll help children learn, play, and grow in a safe, engaging environment. You will:
Lead a nurturing, high-quality learning environment.
Support and mentor team members.
Build strong relationships with children and families.
Maintain safeguarding, records and room standards.
About You
You’re compassionate, reliable, and committed to making a difference every day.
Essential:
Level 3 childcare qualification
Confident written and spoken English
Desirable:
Experience in an Early Years setting
Knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding best practices
Why Join Us?
Our bright, purpose-built nursery is filled with natural light, inspiring spaces, and a positive team culture. As part of the Family First Nurseries network, you’ll have access to great resources, strong professional development and the opportunity to progress into senior roles.
Apply today and take the next step in your Early Years career where you’ll be supported, appreciated and inspired every day.
Please note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
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.
Manor Farm 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