Baby Room Leader

The post is full time (**4 x 08:00-18:00 shifts per week**). We offer an attractive salary of **£21,632 per annum** with flexible interview dates available.

As Head of Room, you will be an outstanding and inspiring practitioner. You will have the confidence to lead your team, displaying a high level of motivation, a flexible enthusiastic approach and good communication skills. You must be able to provide exceptional early years care in a safe, nurturing and fulfilling environment whilst inspiring children to unlock their full potential through key skills and values which will establish them as gifted citizens of the world.

**Snapdragons Corsham** was our first purpose-built nursery and shares the site of Corsham Primary School, Pound Pill, a partnership that allows for fantastic links with the school. The single storey building is light and welcoming, with doors opening directly onto the stimulating outdoor play areas and beyond to the meadow, fields and forest area. The town of Corsham is a short walk away and has lots on offer for the children including the gorgeous grounds of Corsham Court for nature rambles and peacock spotting, as well as the Pound Pill Arts Centre for a little culture. Snapdragons Corsham offers nursery care for children 0-5 years and out of school care for 4-12 years and with 100 places, it’s a fun-packed and busy environment for the team.

The perks of working for Snapdragons don’t stop at our competitive Early Years salaries. Here are some more great reasons to join the team:
**We want to improve your work/life balance**
- Work full time (40 hrs) over 4 days for our childcare practitioners
- Paid lunchbreaks (yes, you will get paid just for eating your lunch)
- Almost seven weeks of paid annual leave and an extra paid day off on your birthday
- Family friendly policies including generous childcare discounts so your own children can attend (30% minimum discount)

**We want to help you look after yourself**
- Feeling poorly? We pay enhanced company sick pay for when you can't come in to work
- Need more help? Our staff have 24/7 access to an award-winning Employee Assistance Programme provided by Health Assured
- Not sure where to begin? We have a dedicated inhouse well-being team to help you
- Feeling hungry? There are always plenty of snacks available
- Cycle to work scheme keeps you and the environment healthy

**We want to help you progress**
- Wide ranging opportunities for training and career progression including Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner, EYITT, ECT, Level 3 Early Years SENCO & Forest School
- Paid paediatric first aid training

**We want to recognise all of your hard work and dedication**
- £300 ‘Recommend a friend’ bonus and enhanced rewards for featured jobs
- Employee nominated reward scheme with real world gifts
- Free annual party to celebrate with your team

Our retention figures speak for themselves - over 51% have been with us for more than two years and over 25% have stayed for more than 10 years

**Snapdragons are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Snapdragons Nursery is committed to being an equal opportunities employer.**

**SAFEGUARDING NOTE: As this role is working in a “regulated activity” according to the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006, the successful applicant will require an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Certificate (DBS).**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time

**Salary**: £21,632.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- On-site parking
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends