Unit Leader

Location: Robey Close, Linby, Hucknall, Nottingham NG15 8AA
Job Type:Full-Time, Permanent
Salary:Competitive, based on experience and qualifications
Start Date:ASAP

Successful applicants will receive a £1000 payment after they have been in the role for 6 months.

To be eligible for a payment, you must either:

- not have worked in a nursery before,

- have worked in a nursery before but not in the last 6 months,

- have worked in a nursery in the last 6 months but on a temporary contract

With over 30 years of experience and a family-first ethos, St. George's Nursery is one of the East Midlands' most respected names in early years education. We're proud to be launching a brand-new nursery in Nottinghamshire this Summer 2025, and we're looking for passionate, skilled Unit Leaders to join our pioneering team.

This is a unique and inspiring opportunity to be involved from the very beginning and to shape your own room in a setting crafted to spark curiosity.

This new setting has been thoughtfully designed to inspire curiosity and creativity, with features including:

• A largenature gardenand imaginative outdoor learning areas
• A purpose-builtchildren's kitchenfor experiential learning
• A calmingsensory roomandatelierfor creative exploration
• A dedicatedstaff training and wellbeing space

As a Unit Leader, you'll take charge of a specific unit (Baby, Toddler, or Preschool), guiding your team to deliver outstanding care and education. You'll be supported by a robust management structure, including your Nursery Manager, Deputy Manager, and our Head Office team.

• Guide and inspire your room team, maintaining high standards of care and learning
• Act as a role model for best practice aligned with EYFS and safeguarding principles
• Build strong, caring relationships with children and their families
• Lead planning, observations, and assessments in your room
• Help create a vibrant, inclusive, and enriching environment
• Support teammates with training, wellbeing, and career development

• Minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification (Level 5 preferred)
• Prior experience as a Room Leader / Senior Practitioner
• Confidence in leading a team within a room
• Strong understanding of the EYFS, Ofsted, and safeguarding practices
• A warm, enthusiastic and proactive attitude
• Genuine passion for early years and creating a truly nurturing setting