Nursery Nurse and Room Leader

The Dorchester; Sturminster Newton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery in the UK is looking for a Nursery Nurse, Senior Practitioner, and Room Leader in Dorchester, Dorset. The roles offer competitive salaries and require qualifications in childcare along with strong communication and leadership skills. Applicants should be passionate about best practices in childcare and safety. This opportunity includes a full-time permanent position with benefits like discounted childcare and pension.

Benefits

50% Discounted childcare

Parking

Enhanced sick pay

Company pension

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of Health and Safety procedures and policies within a nursery.
• Strong understanding of EYFS, Safeguarding, FGM, FBV and First Aid.
• Senior Nursery Nurse experience for the Room Leader.

Responsibilities

• Keyworker duties.
• Promoting best practice in the nursery.
• Ensuring health and safety of the children and staff for Senior and Room Leader.

Skills

Keyworking experience

Good communication skills

Leadership skills for Senior and Room Leader

Education

Minimum Level 2 or 3 in Childcare

Job description

Overview

Nursery Nurse, Senior and room Leader required for a fantastic successful nursery in Dorchester, Dorset

What they can offer for the Nursery Practitioner and Baby Room Leader roles in Dorchester, Dorset

• Nursery Practitioner £24 960 - £26 000 per annum
• Senior Practitioner £26 000 - £28 000 per annum
• Baby Room Leader £27 560 - £28 560 per annum
• 50% Discounted childcare
• Parking
• Enhanced sick pay

What you need for the Nursery Practitioner, Senior and Room Leader role in Dorchester, Dorset

• Minimum Level 2 or 3 in Childcare. (level 3 minimum for the Senior and Room Leader)
• Keyworking experience
• Ability to complete relevant paperwork
• Solid understanding of Health and Safety procedures and policies within a nursery
• Good communication skills
• Strong understanding of EYFS, Safeguarding, FGM, FBV and First Aid
• Senior Nursery Nurse experience for the Room Leader
• Leadership skills for the Senior and Room Leader

Responsibilities of the Nursery Practitioner, Senior and Room Leader

• Keyworker duties
• Promoting best practice in the nursery
• Displaying a real passion for childcare
• Effectively supporting team members
• Communicate well with management, colleagues, parents and children
• Supporting the Room Leader in managing a small team for the Senior
• Managing the room in terms of ratios, paperwork and staff for the Room Leader
• Ensuring health and safety of the children and staff for the Senior and Room Leader

How to apply

Please apply now for more information on this Nursery Practitioner, Senior or Room Leader role in Dorchester, Dorset or contact us for childcare jobs in other geographical areas.

We are working on behalf of our client to recruit for this permanent childcare opportunity.

Job Types

• Full-time
• Permanent

Benefits

• Childcare
• Company pension

Location

Ability to commute/relocate: Dorchester (Dorset, South West Region): reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)