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Nursery Room Leader

Company:Young Sussex Nurseries
Salary:£28,602 to £33,859 a year
Hours:Full-time
Location:Hove, BN3 1TL
Working pattern:On-site
Job type:Permanent
Posting date:7 Sept 2026
Closing date:30 Sept 2026
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Summary

Nursery Room Leader for Pre-School Room holding Level 3 in Early Years Childcare

Full-time (between 37.5 to 41.25 hours per week - you let us know how many hours per week you would prefer, Monday to Friday)

We have a unique opportunity to welcome a new member of staff to our team as a Room Leader with proven experience in the role.

If you join us you will receive a £500 joining bonus*

Here are some of the reasons we believe Young Sussex is a great place to be:

Family-run business with staff well-being as a top priority

Outstanding gradings in our most recent Ofsted Inspections

Many long-standing staff with over 130 years of experience at Young Sussex, within the Management team alone, enabling a secure and knowledgeable environment

Competitive salary reviewed annually

Career progression is encouraged with many opportunities for growth across our three nurseries

In-house and external training (including levels 3, 4, and 5 in childcare as well as paediatric first aid, child protection, and manual handling training)

Birthday gift voucher

Team building including summer outing + staff Christmas party

Long service bonuses (£200 to £800 given every 2 years)

Increased holiday based on length of service (up to 33 days)

Flexible nursery care for your child including half price rates

Refer a friend scheme (£200 paid for each friend employed)

360 degree feedback for reviews and appraisals

About Us:

Family-run for over 30 years, Young Sussex Nurseries provide a stimulating and nurturing place for children to learn, develop and have fun. We recognise that happy, skilled staff are fundamental to excellent care and so we do all that we can to support, train, and retain our staff. Young Sussex provides a professional, caring, and friendly environment with lots of opportunities for personal growth.

Duties:

The role will involve delivering learning opportunities that meet children's individual needs, in a safe and stimulating environment; assisting the team to plan, prepare and review activities; working in partnership with our parents, and implementing all the policies and procedures set out by the nursery (please request a full job description for more detailed information).

Safeguarding Statement:

Young Sussex is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young children and people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

*Joining bonus subject to terms and conditions, please contact us for more information

(Salary will be pro-rata depending on number of hours worked per week)

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Childcare

Company pension

Store discount

Application question(s):

Do you hold a Level 3 Childcare qualification?

Work Location: In person

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