Room Leader (Maternity Cover)

Room Leader (Maternity Cover)

Location: Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire
Salary: Starting salary up to £13.46 per hour
Qualification Required: Minimum Level 3 in Childcare

Little Giggles provides outstanding childcare for children aged 3 weeks to 11 years through our Nursery, Afterschool, Breakfast and Holiday Club provision.

Working Hours: Between 7:30am and 6:00pm (variable shifts within these hours). A 4-day working option and Term Time Only contracts are also available. This position is primarily a temporary post to cover maternity leave; however, it may become a permanent role for the right candidate.

Job Requirements

• Ability to manage and support a small team
• Previous experience as a Room Leader
• Ensure all room documentation and paperwork is completed to a high standard
• Be a positive role model for both children and staff
• Create a stimulating and enabling environment for children within the nursery

Why Work at Little Giggles?

• Excellent salary package reviewed every April
• Teaching and learning support from senior leaders
• Opportunities to gain further qualifications and develop your career
• Weekly and monthly employee recognition prizes and bonuses
• Regular supervisions to support your career progression
• Free staff breakfast
• Bonus scheme
• Paid medical appointments
• Paid training to support ongoing learning and development
• Online staff group to share ideas and best practice
• Annual awards ceremony celebrating staff achievements
• Staff childcare discounts of up to 50%
• Company pension scheme
• Free staff car parking
• Excellent online systems for documents and communication
• Online rota and clocking system so you can easily track your hours
• Online holiday system for simple leave requests
• Strong support for learning, development, and career progression
• Promotion opportunities for hardworking team members

Safer Recruitment

Satisfactory references will be required prior to employment commencing, in line with the Statutory Framework and Safer Recruitment policies. Applicants are informed that positions within the nursery are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.