Baby Room Leader / Practitioner

HealthJobs4U Ltd; Potto; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery located on a farm is seeking a Baby Room Leader to provide high-quality care and education for children aged 0-2 years. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 childcare qualification, a passion for child-centered education, and the ability to lead a team effectively. The role demands dedication to maintaining a stimulating environment and contributing positively to the nursery's community.

Benefits

Company events

Company pension

On-site parking

Paid break

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 childcare qualification needed.
• Prior experience in a childcare setting is preferred.
• Knowledge of EYFS guidelines is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support Management Team to ensure high standards of early years care.
• Maintain an organized and stimulating room environment.
• Lead and inspire the team of practitioners.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Teamwork

Organisational ability

Passion for child-centered education

Ability to interact with parents

Education

Level 3 childcare qualification or equivalent

Job description

Goulton Grange Day Nursery is a privately run nursery, situated on an organically managed dairy farm, surrounded by idyllic countryside that overlooks the Cleveland Hills.

We are looking for a Baby Room Leader to join our friendly team here at Goulton Grange!

To work as an effective member of an early year’s team delivering a flexible, high quality, education and care centred service that meets the needs of the young children and their families. We are based on a farm and you will need to be able to reliably get here each day.

Requirements;

• 40-55 hours per week
• Hours are between 7am - 6pm
• Monday - Friday
• Level 2 / 3+ in Childcare
• Previous Childcare experience (3 years) preffered - NOT essential
• 30 minutes paid break
• Must Drive

Duties will include:

• To support the Management Team to ensure the highest standards of early years care and education across the setting
• To maintain an organised, safe and stimulating room environment
• To support and inspire your team of practitioners
• Complete the induction of new colleagues
• Be the senior practitioner in the room and have a sound knowledge of the nursery pedagogy, policies and procedures, lead by example and model good practice
• Be comfortable working with children aged 0-2 years old
• Manage the room to ensure operational compliance to the EYFS and other regulatory frameworks
• Create and maintain a stimulating environment that reflects children’s needs and interests
• Be the person in charge if the Manager and Deputy Manager are absent and ensure that day to day functions such as staffing, answering enquiries, and interacting with parents.

Our Room Leaders are experienced practitioners committed to developing their knowledge and skills in the field of early years education. They have proven ability in the field of early years education and are excellent team players who are able to learn from and commit to a close working relationship with their Setting Manager and their colleagues. They can take direction and are also good at supporting staff in the development of their practice. They are able to confidently lead a team of staff to ensure a high level of education and care is being delivered consistently throughout their room.

Desired skills

• A minimum Level 3 childcare qualification or equivalent
• Proven ability as a practitioner within a childcare setting
• Enthusiasm and initiative
• A proven ability for teamwork
• Detailed knowledge the EYFS guidelines
• Organisational ability
• A passion for child-centered education
• An ability to interact confidently and effectively with parents
• A commitment to continued professional development and growth
• A clear understanding of safeguarding and SEN provision
• Experience in leading a team of staff is preferred, but not essential

Personal qualities

• Team worker
• Have good practical skills
• Punctual and reliable
• Able to follow instructions
• Enthusiastic and a willingness to learn
• Happy to be involved in nursery life
• Ability to travel to work

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Paid break

We are based on a farm, so you will need suitable clothing (Wellies etc.) and will also need to be able to arrange your own transport, as we are not particularly near any public transport.