Job Description

"There's the whole world at your feet. And who gets to see it but the birds, the stars and the chimney sweeps." Mary Poppins

We need highfliers. Talented, motivated, passionate individuals to join our exceptional 'Jesters family'. Those who see the opportunities at their feet that a career with Jesters is able to offer!

We are looking to expand our brilliant teams across our 4 settings in and around Chelmsford, as our dynamic business continues to evolve and thrive.

Jesters Bicknacre Nursery and Jesters Beaulieu Nursery & Pre-school Room Leader Vaccancies.

We admit; our expectations are sky high!

'Here at Jesters we strive to offer the very best service, to be an exemplar place of learning through play, the 'go to place' for exceptional childcare. Therefore we only recruit people who excite us, have passion and stamina.' Alison Doherty, Jesters Managing Director

For the lucky candidates however, the rewards match these expectations. We are an aspirational childcare service, 'building futures' not only for every child in our care, but for our dedicated employees too…

Whether you are RETURNING TO WORK following a break, or want to PROGRESS YOUR CAREER PATHWAY, Jesters will support you on your journey…

We offer a range of attractive incentives including:

⭐ £250 WELCOME BONUS for all Level 3 and upwards EARLY YEARS PRACTITIONERS/ROOM LEADERS joining our fantastic team!

*£250 Bonus paid to qualified Level 3+ Early Years Practitioners/Room Leaders joining Jesters Childcare full time from November 14th 2024- January 31st 2025. Part time positions will receive pro-rata amount. Bonus paid upon successful completion of probationary period and three months minimum continued employment thereafter. E&OE.

⭐ Career progression pathways

⭐ 'Perkbox' retail benefits & rewards

⭐ Extra annual leave bonuses

⭐ Long service rewards

⭐ Referral programme

⭐ Staff wellbeing scheme

⭐ Upskilling, training & mentoring

⭐ Heavily discounted childcare

⭐ Warm, encouraging, fully supportive 'Jesters Family' environment

Our Room Leader positions, working with children from 3 months - 4 years old are all year round, part time or full time up to 40 hours a week, permanent post Monday - Friday.

You must hold at least a Level 3 or equivalent qualification or be qualifying within the next 6 months.

Job overview

The role of the Room Leader is to manage their respective setting room on a daily basis to an exemplary standard. Maintaining a high quality safe and stimulating learning environment, stimulating children and staff alike, whilst delivering our overarching service Vision, Values, Ethos and the appropriate room Aspirations.

Supervising staff and overseeing their continual professional development and role modelling best practice skills is crucial to building a high performing room team who deliver in line with the Statutory and Inspectorate framework.

The room leader is a creative and reflective individual, who takes pride in implementing new ideas and uses a range of strategies to continually improve and elevate teaching practice. Supporting the setting management team to contribute with running the whole nursery will ensure the welfare and education outcomes for all children in Jesters care is at the heart of our offer to our families.

What do you have to achieve?

Assist and support the leadership/management team to deliver:

• Exemplary standards of welfare, safety and education.

• Compliance with regulatory requirements as laid out in the Inspection Handbook.

• Staff who feel supported in their roles and who perform at the highest levels of competence within their professional practice.

"There's nowhere to go but up." Mary Poppins

Careers soar at Jesters - spread your wings today!

Information about the School

Our Vision – Building futures for the next generation

At our 4 established Early Years settings in Beaulieu, Bicknacre and Danbury, Jesters is here to help every baby and child flourish and reach their full potential through a holistic childcare service for 0-12 year olds. We are an exemplar place of learning- through play, fun, and unique experiences and ‘Ambitions’. Our Early Years Team enjoy variety and excitement in their teaching and learn from outstanding international pedagogy ensuring every day is fulfilling.

Our Hybrid Approach to childcare, education and playwork has been developed by our expert management core including qualified teachers, to encompass the very best practice from respected childcare methods across the world. It is fluid and innovative – supporting our vision.

As a Social Enterprise- Community Interest Company (CIC), Jesters puts children and families at the heart of our service, improving the quality of our local communities’ lives alongside running a healthy, sustainable business.

We are looking to expand our brilliant team across all settings as our dynamic business continues to evolve and thrive.

‘Here at Jesters we strive to offer the very best service, to be an exemplar place of learning through play, the ‘go to place’ for childcare. Therefore we only recruit people who excite us, have passion and stamina.’ Alison Doherty, Jesters Managing Director

For the lucky candidates, the rewards match these expectations. We are an aspirational childcare service, ‘building futures’ not only for every child in our care, but for our dedicated employees too…