Early Years Lead (Fulltime)

Your Co-op; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Sunderland is seeking a Room Manager. In this role, you'll lead a dedicated team to foster children's development in inspiring environments. Essential qualifications include a Level 3 qualification and an Enhanced DBS check. The position offers career growth, development support, discounts, and wellbeing resources.

Benefits

Career Growth

Learning and Development

Discounts and Perks

Wellbeing resources

Volunteer days

Qualifications

• Essential Level 3 qualification in childcare.
• Must undergo an Enhanced DBS check.
• Must have a passion for early years development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a dedicated team.
• Plan and assess children's development.
• Work closely with Quality Training Advisors.
• Support the education of key children through high-quality teaching.

Skills

Leadership

Planning and Assessment

Collaboration

Teaching Excellence

Education

Full and relevant Level 3 qualification

Job description

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About the role:

Join us at Little Pioneers and embark on a fulfilling journey as a Room Manager, where you'll build your career and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of young minds. As a Room Manager, you'll lead a dedicated team, fostering children's development in inspiring environments. Your journey with us will be a stepping stone towards becoming a leading childcare professional.

What will the role involve?

1. Leadership - Lead, support, and inspire your team, setting an example for your colleagues.
2. Planning and Assessment - Take ownership of planning, observations, and assessments in alignment with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
3. Collaboration - Work closely with Quality Training Advisors to achieve outstanding results and outcomes for children.
4. Teaching Excellence - Play a key role in supporting the education and development of your key children through high-quality teaching and learning.

Who are we looking for?

We’re looking for a dedicated individual who will work towards achieving outstanding results for our children.

• Full and relevant Level 3 qualification (Essential)
• An Enhanced DBS check (we’ll cover the costs)
• Open, honest, and compassionate
• Inspiring and passionate about early years and working with children

What can we offer you?

Our roles come with a fantastic set of benefits that make a difference for you:

• Career Growth – Progression opportunities within the nursery and society-wide. Develop into roles including nursery manager or further—dreams and aspirations are the only limits.
• Learning and Development – Support to develop your knowledge, skills, and behaviors through supervisions, personal development plans, learning resources, and award-winning LEAP Apprenticeship programmes.
• Discounts and Perks – Up to 20% off food shopping, £500 off holidays, and 60% off childcare fees, potentially saving up to £7000 annually.
• Wellbeing – Access to wellness resources and tools, including financial and mental wellbeing apps.
• Doing Good Together – Up to 3 days to volunteer within working hours.

Our child-centric approach emphasizes fun, nurturing a kinder and more considerate generation. Your skills in education and development will help us ensure our colleagues, families, and children rate us as outstanding.