Nursery Room Leader

Connected Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job description

Become a Valued Room Manager

Role: Nursery Room Manager
Location: Chiswick W4
Hours: 40 hours per week
Flexi Option: Option to flex your hours over a 4-day week
Salary: £30,000 - £32,000
Qualification: NVQ/Cache Level 3 or equivalent

Why join our client's Family?
You are an amazing Early Years Educator who has previous experience of being a Room Leader - managing a small team and planning activities for your room. Our Client believes that a well-cared for team results in well-cared for children. That is why they strive to offer their staff every opportunity to develop with us to reach their full potential. They offer in-house and external training (wherever possible within working hours) including in exciting disciplines such as Forest School Leadership and Montessori, so you have career opportunities across their eight nurseries.

Flexi Working
Time off work is important to keep you fresh, enthusiastic, and raring to go. This is why our client has introduced the 4-day week. This allows you to choose to work your 40 hours over 4 days, giving you an extra day off every week!

The Role
Our client is looking for a qualified and experienced Early Years Practitioner who already has some experience as a Room Leader. You will be responsible for:

1. Managing, developing and motivating a small team;
2. Planning a wide range of educational activities for your room and creating engaging learning environments;
3. Showcasing the room to prospective parents;
4. Building excellent relationships with children, parents, and colleagues;
5. Delivering our 'Learning through play' ethos;
6. Promoting child welfare and ensuring all safeguarding procedures are followed.

Benefits
* Great career path and promotion prospects;
* Further training including in Forest School Leadership and Montessori;
* 4-day week option;
* Discount on Childcare Fees (50% from day one increasing to 66% with service);
* Fun social events throughout the year and an annual Christmas party;
* Celebration of hard work - bonuses, vouchers, and social events;
* 33 days holiday pa;
* Discounts on high street shops such as Asda, Curry's, and PC World;
* Wellbeing Centre;
* Employee Assistance Programme.

What you will bring
* NVQ/Cache Level 3 Diploma in Early Years, NNEB, Montessori Diploma, Early Years Degree or QTS;
* Experience as a Room Leader;
* Strong knowledge of EYFS and children's learning and development;
* Excellent interpersonal skills;
* Self-motivation, innovation, and a positive outlook;
* Good verbal and written communication skills;
* Strong planning and organisational skills;
* Lots of energy; and above all,
* A passion for delivering amazing educational experiences to children.

How to apply
If this sounds like your perfect position please apply via the link below. An Enhanced DBS check and reference checks will be carried out prior to employment.