Nursery Practitioner & Room Leader

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning nursery is seeking a Nursery Practitioner and Pre-School Room Leader to join their dedicated team. This role is perfect for someone passionate about early childhood education, eager to create a nurturing environment for children. You will work closely with parents to encourage their involvement and ensure high standards of care and education. The nursery values the right candidate, whether or not they hold a childcare qualification, and offers competitive pay along with opportunities for personal development and career progression. Join a team that prioritizes the individual needs of children and fosters a supportive atmosphere for staff.

Benefits

Competitive rate of pay

In-house development

Scope for progression

Qualifications

• Passion for providing high-quality care and education.
• Ability to create a welcoming environment for children and parents.

Responsibilities

• Create a warm environment for children and parents.
• Promote high standards of quality within the nursery.
• Support and mentor playroom-based staff.

Skills

Passion for childcare

Self-motivation

Dedication to high standards

Leadership skills

Ability to work with parents

Education

Childcare qualification

Job description

Client:

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

f45354952748

Job Views:

5

Posted:

02.04.2025

Expiry Date:

17.05.2025

Job Description:

Nurse Seekers takes pride in its current recruitment drive for a Nursery Practitioner and Pre-School Room Leader for an award-winning Nursery based near Stoke Newington. The selected candidate should be passionate, self-motivated and dedicated in providing high standards of care and education to meet the individual needs of all children. This setting is so focused on finding the right candidate for them, they will consider you with or without a childcare qualification!

Key Responsibilities:

1. Create a warm, welcoming environment for babies and their parents/carers.
2. Work in partnership with parents/carers, recognising that parents are their children’s first educators, and encourage parental involvement in the nursery.
3. Promote a high standard of quality within the nursery, including practice, indoor and outdoor environment and resources to meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.
4. Develop a highly stimulating environment that is full of awe and wonder.
5. Support the development of good practice in relation to special educational needs, EAL and inclusion.
6. Provide leadership and support to all playroom-based staff to enable them to establish and maintain professional positive working relationships with both colleagues, parents and carers.
7. Deploy staff effectively to ensure the required standards are maintained.
8. Ensure the effective implementation of the company’s keyperson system and allocate key children appropriately.
9. Implement and support others in delivering the EYFS in line with current practice and guidelines.
10. Adhere to all health and safety policies and procedures and undertake a shared responsibility for cleanliness and health and safety throughout the nursery.
11. Support, supervise and mentor playroom-based staff and students.
12. In conjunction with the management team identify, address and support individual training needs and self-development such as supervisions and appraisals.
13. Undertake any other duties as reasonably requested by line manager.

The successful candidate can look forward to a competitive rate of pay, in house development and scope for progression!

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