Head of Room

Tinies; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery rated Outstanding by Ofsted is seeking a Room Leader to manage a team and create engaging early years education for children. This role offers benefits such as flexible working hours, generous pension, and training opportunities.

Benefits

70% discount on childcare fees

Up to 35 days off a year

Sector-leading parental leave

Annual conference and team celebration funds

Access to Headspace app

Promotions and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in childcare or higher required.
• Commitment and passion for delivering outstanding childcare.
• Broad knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team to deliver exceptional care.
• Plan and deliver engaging activities for children.
• Ensure child welfare, protection, and safety procedures are followed.

Skills

Commitment

Passion for childcare

Ability to work within a team

Broad knowledge of EYFS

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Level 3 qualification in childcare

Job description

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Job description

Rated Outstanding by Ofsted, this Nursery setting provides Early Years education and care to children from birth to 5 years old and is looking for a Room Leader to join the team.

You can find us in Dagenham, not far from Dagenham Heathway tube and Old Dagenham Park. We're a light, spacious nursery, with separate rooms and adjoining gardens for different age groups.

You'll manage a team in your room to create and plan daily activities to engage and teach the children. You'll also work closely with the management team and parents building great relationships and practice.

What we can offer you (benefits):

Lots of training, promotions and a good salary for the sector

Flexible working contract choices - full-time, part-time (3 days, AM or PM shifts)

Generous pension at 7% fromus (1% from you)

70% discount on childcare fees

Up to 35 days off a year, including 8 bank holidays, 3 days off between Christmas and New Year, and your birthday (pro-rated for part-time hours)

Sector-leading parental leave

Many other benefits that take care of you, including access to the Headspace app, shopping discounts, annual conference and money for team celebrations

What we need from you:
•Level 3 qualification in childcare or higher
•Commitment
•Passion to deliver outstanding childcare
•Ability to work within a team
•Broad knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding

Your duties will include:
•Lead, mentor and inspire a team to deliver exceptional care and education
•Ensure the learning environment provides consistent stimulation and engaging activities for the children, across both the indoor and outdoor areas
•Deliver and plan rich learning opportunities and exceptional care, to help all children to develop and meet their individual milestones
•Develop and maintain strong partnerships with colleagues, parents and/or carers, as well as other professionals, to meet the individual needs of each child
•Promote and ensure child welfare, protection, health and safety and safeguarding procedures and policies are followed at all times
•Work with colleagues to maintain a positive, happy and safe environment on a day to day basis