Nursery Practitioner or Nursery Room Leader

Rich Vitamins LLC; London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in childcare is looking for a passionate Nursery Early Years Practitioner and Room Manager to join their vibrant team in Wimbledon. This role offers the opportunity to work with children aged 3 months to 5 years in a supportive and enriching environment. The ideal candidate will be qualified to NVQ Level 2 or 3, with a strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). You'll be responsible for creating a positive learning atmosphere, planning engaging activities, and ensuring the well-being of every child. Join a company that values its staff and offers plenty of opportunities for professional growth and development.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Additional time off

Training opportunities

Perk box benefits package

Paid lunch

Staff outings

Qualifications

• Qualified to NVQ level 2 or 3 in childcare.
• Experience working with children under 5 years old.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and stimulating learning environment for children.
• Supervise staff and manage the day-to-day running of the room.

Skills

Childcare

EYFS Knowledge

Team Leadership

Planning and Organization

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Childcare

NVQ Level 3 in Childcare

Job description

Early Years Nursery Practitioner and Room Manager / Leader

Options for the successful candidate to work with any age group based on experience and preference, the room lead role would be working within our 2 year old room.

Level 2 or 3 qualified Nursery Early years practitioner:

Full or part time working 2,3,4 or 5 days per week.

We are currently recruiting for a Room leader and Nursery Practitioner for our beautiful nursery and preschool in the heart of Wimbledon with great transport links.

We are a nursery who believes our team make our nursery and we invest in all our staff so they can have a wonderful fulfilling career in childcare with plenty of opportunities to develop and progress.

We are seeking individuals who can promote high quality care in a stimulating, rich learning environment which offers wonderful opportunities for all ages of children from 3 months–5 years.

We invest in our facilities and hardworking staff, offering

• Competitive salaries
• A range of benefits, additional time off, training, perk box benefits package, paid lunch, staff outings and much much more!

Main responsibilities of the Nursery Early Years Practitioner:

- Level 2 or 3 qualified practitioners:

• Provide a positive learning environment that offers choice, independence and a range of experiences, whilst meeting all of the children's needs.
• Be able to have key person responsibility and carry out daily and individual planning.
• Ensuring a safe, secure and caring environment for the well-being of the children.
• Assisting the Nursery Management in all aspects of providing day to day high quality childcare.

- Nursery Room Leader/Manager:

• The Room Manager must hold a full and relevant level 3 or above qualification in childcare
• Will have responsibility for the day-to-day running of the 2 year old room.
• Will be caring for children, maintaining a high-quality, stimulating learning environment.
• Supervising staff
• Implementing new ideas and continually improve practice and support the management team in the nursery.

The ideal candidate will;

• Be passionate about childcare and helping children to achieve, play and be safe.
• Have previous experience of working with children under the age of five.
• Be qualified to NVQ level 2 / 3 or equivalent in childcare.(level 3 or higher for Lead roles)
• Have a good working knowledge of the EYFS - Early Years Foundation Stages

We appreciate that it is important to get work life balance right and as such, we are happy to consider either full time (over 4 or 5 days) or Part time hours and salary is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

If you are interested in being considered for a position, please apply via this advert and someone will be in touch. We very much look forward to receiving your application and inviting you to the nursery soon!