At Toad Hall Nursery, we employ staff at different levels, each with unique duties and responsibilities. Read through our roles to find out which nursery job is right for you.
Nursery Manager
- responsible for running the nursery with a range of duties that include everything from strategic planning to staff management, a nursery manager is a managerial role that requires the expertise of an experienced practitioner.
Team Leader-as Team Leader, you will join the management team at Toad Hall, supporting the team to ensure the smooth running of the nursery.
Room Leader
- a room leader holds a senior role within the nursery, with the ultimate responsibility of running of the room. They are required to hold an NVQ Level 3 in Childcare or a similar qualification. Room leaders oversee the staff working in their room, plan the curriculum and ensure that all regulations and guidelines are adhered to.
Nursery Nurse
– this role requires you to closely interact with children and make sure that their needs are met. A nursery nurse has a busy work schedule and requires either a NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare or a BTEC, although sometimes it’s possible to study for this on the job.
Nursery Assistant
- a nursery assistant role is a great role from which to start working in a nursery. The role does not require any formal qualification as assistants help out with day-to-day activities.
Nursery Administrator
– the administrator of a day care centre is tasked with co-ordinating waiting lists, dealing with fees and payments, keeping records and ensuring that staff are DBS checked.
Apprentice
– at Toad Hall Nursery, we run an active apprenticeship programme to give young adults a chance to explore various nursery roles. An apprentice will shadow staff members and get hands-on experience which will help them find a role that best suits them.