Lead Nursery Room Supervisor (EYFS)

Sunny Days; Dorchester; A distancia; GBP 23.000 - 29.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Sunny Days in Dorchester is seeking a confident Room Supervisor to lead your designated room, ensuring children are safe, supported and thriving under EYFS.

You’ll mentor colleagues, plan engaging activities, build strong links with families, and step in for managers when needed. DBS clearance and a Level 3 childcare qualification are required, with flexibility for a 7am–6pm rota. This hands-on role offers a supportive leadership team and clear policies.

Formación

• A full and relevant Level 3 qualification (minimum).
• At least 2 years’ post-qualifying experience.
• Confident knowledge of safeguarding and EYFS.
• Flexibility to work a rota between 7am–6pm, Mon–Fri (and beyond 6pm in emergencies).
• Enhanced DBS clearance.

Responsabilidades

• Lead daily running of your room, ensuring routines meet EYFS requirements and Sunny Days’ high standards.
• Guide and support your team – ensuring everyone knows their role and has mentoring or coaching.
• Plan engaging, age-appropriate experiences and keep clear records of children’s learning and progress.
• Be a key person for a small group of children, building strong relationships with them and their families.
• Work closely with parents and, where needed, outside agencies to support children’s wellbeing and development.
• Keep the room safe, clean and welcoming, with toys and resources ready for curious hands.
• Ensure ratios, policies and safeguarding requirements are met at all times.
• Take part in reviews, training and professional development, and encourage your team to do the same.
• Step up to assist the Manager or Deputy when required, and occasionally take full responsibility in their absence.
• Always show kindness, respect and professionalism.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Childcare

Safeguarding

EYFS knowledge

Mentoring

Educación

Level 3 childcare qualification

Descripción del empleo

Sunny Days in Dorchester is seeking a confident Room Supervisor to lead your designated room, ensuring children are safe, supported and thriving under EYFS.

You’ll mentor colleagues, plan engaging activities, build strong links with families, and step in for managers when needed. DBS clearance and a Level 3 childcare qualification are required, with flexibility for a 7am–6pm rota. This hands-on role offers a supportive leadership team and clear policies.