Nursery Room Leader

Butlins; Arundel; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Butlins Little Learners Day Nursery in the United Kingdom is seeking a Room Leader who will supervise and support the nursery team to deliver a safe, stimulating play environment and a consistent Parent/Carer/Child experience.

You will deputise for the Nursery Manager, ensure policy compliance, maintain records, lead EYFS observations and planning, and coach staff to meet each child's next steps, while safeguarding and promoting wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Qualified in Early Years with Level 2 or above.
• Experience in an EY environment.
• Leadership experience in a childcare setting.
• Ability to coach and lead staff on-site.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support the nursery team with planning, organisation and operation of rooms.
• Ensure OFSTED and EYFS standards are adhered to and safety policies are followed.
• Maintain accurate records including daily registers and safeguarding documentation.
• Deliver a stimulating and varied programme of play to support children's learning journeys.
• Liaise with families and other professionals to support children's progress.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Safeguarding

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Education

Level 2 Early Years qualification

Job description

Reporting directly to the Nursery Manager and Assistant Manager, the Room Leader will be responsible for supervising & supporting the wider nursery team with planning, organisation and operation of the rooms. The Room Leader will also be responsible for providing a stimulating and varied programme of play alongside the team members, always ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children, and working alongside the Nursery Manager and Assistant Manager to deliver a consistent ‘Parent/Carer/Children’s experience’ & ‘team experience’ whilst delivering the ‘key responsibilities & compliance’ of Butlin’s Little Learners Day Nursery.

Key Responsibilities

• Working alongside the Nursery Manager and Assistant Manager to achieve excellent standards within the nursery and deputising in their absence when necessary.
• Maintaining all Butlin’s Mandatory regulations, policies and procedures plus adhering to all OFSTED and EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) standards.
• Keeping all children safe from harm via monitoring and implementing sufficient safeguarding policies.
• Taking responsibility of Health and Safety paperwork within the room e.g. ensuring food hygiene paperwork up to date, open and closing checks, visual risk assessments.
• Inspiring the team to provide a stimulating learning environment for children as they start their lifelong learning journey.
• Assisting the team in identifying and planning of individual children’s needs through the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) & working with the Nursery Manager to monitor the effectiveness of the EYFS.
• To have a full understanding of the Nursery’s Policies and Procedures and be able to assist in the implementation of them all, ensuring that they are adhered to by the team.
• Ensuring all records are properly maintained e.g. daily register, accident, and incident records (list not exhaustive).
• To attend relevant training courses and meetings as required.
• Working in partnership with families and providers.
• Liaising with the Nursery Manager about any welfare concerns and supporting with social services and other professionals as necessary and ensure that all legal and statutory requirements are implemented and to provide reports as requested.
• To ensure that all Health and Safety, Food Hygiene & Cleanliness Standards are always adhered to, and any issues are reported to the Nursery Manager as soon as they arise, this includes completing any relevant paperwork.
• Ensuring and overseeing a seamless day to day operation of your rooms.
• Working in partnership with families and providers & liaising closely with parents/carers, informing them about the Nursery and the learning journey, exchanging information about children’s progress and encouraging parental involvement.
• To manage and maintain systems of observation and recordkeeping so that children’s attainment and progress are effectively and regularly assessed & to monitor the effectiveness of this.
• To oversee all children’s learning and development within the room, ensuring key workers are supporting children to meet their next steps and planning is completed to a high standard.
• To delegate daily duties to ensure that regular educational and stimulating activities are provided throughout each day, all relevant paperwork is completed to a high standard and on time and ensure that they carry them out and to a high standard.
• To ensure that the routines of each room are adhered to, whilst remaining flexible and adapting to each child’s individual needs.
• To complete daily checklists & risk assess rooms to ensure the environment within the nursery is fit for purpose. This includes the look & feel, experience, communication, repair and maintenance and Health and Safety of each area and defects are reported to the Nursery Manager or Assistant Manager without delay.
• Reviewing parent/carer feedback with the Nursery Manager to understand trends, areas for opportunity and actions.
• To role model & promote effective communication between all team & Parents/Carers – specifically between home and setting i.e. ensuring professional, detailed and quality handovers from both parties.
• To organise the key person system and to effectively supervise team, to be responsible for monitoring the quality of teaching.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Full and relevant Level 2 or above qualification in Early Years Childcare.
• Experience working in an Early Years environment.
• Ability to work as part of a team, using own initiative to complete tasks and take direction well.
• Keeping all children safe from harm via monitoring and implementing sufficient safeguarding policies.
• Previous leadership experience
• Experience of dealing with a range of queries from parents and sometimes managing complaints.
• Ability to coach and lead team in on-site training and guidance, in relevant disciplines
• Demonstratable experience of leading teams to success.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and can adapt quickly to changing requirements.
• Undertake the role of one of the Designated Safeguarding Leads in the nursery