Nursery Room Leader

Banana Moon Franchise; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bupa Employee Assistance

Childcare discount for staff

Excellent rates of pay

Great holiday entitlement

Further on-the-job training

Career prospects

Job summary

A leading nursery provider in Birmingham is seeking a passionate Room Leader to lead the care and education of children. You will plan age-appropriate activities, mentor staff, and ensure compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will hold a Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education, have experience in a similar role, and demonstrate excellent communication skills. This role offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in an early years setting.
• Knowledge of the EYFS framework.
• Current DBS check and safeguarding training.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team.
• A passionate and positive approach to childcare and education.
• Current DBS check and up-to-date safeguarding training are essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver age-appropriate activities.
• Supervise and mentor nursery staff.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Communicate regularly with parents about child development.
• Contribute to the nursery's policies and practices to foster a positive atmosphere and achieve excellence in care
• Support the management team in promoting high standards of care and education, ensuring the nursery achieves excellent inspection outcomes

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Child development knowledge

Leadership

Passionate approach to childcare

Education

Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education

Job description

Room Leader

Banana Moon Day Nurseries is searching for a passionate and driven Room Leader to join our nurturing and vibrant team! In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for leading the care and education of children in your designated room, ensuring that they thrive in a warm and stimulating environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver age-appropriate activities that meet the individual needs and interests of each child
• Supervise and mentor nursery staff, encouraging professional development and collaboration
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, safeguarding policies, and early years curriculum
• Maintain open and regular communication with parents, providing feedback on their child's development and well-being
• Contribute to the nursery's policies and practices to foster a positive atmosphere and achieve excellence in care
• Support the management team in promoting high standards of care and education, ensuring the nursery achieves excellent inspection outcomes

Requirements

• A full and relevant Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education or equivalent
• Experience working with children in an early years setting, ideally in a leadership role
• Sound knowledge of the EYFS framework and understanding of child development
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team
• A passionate and positive approach to childcare and education
• Current DBS check and up-to-date safeguarding training are essential

Benefits

• Bupa Employee Assistance
• Childcare discount for staff
• A unique Early Learning and Development program for our children
• Less paperwork is involved, meaning that you can spend more time with the children
• Use of tablets that are linked to our bespoke 'Parent App', giving instant messages to and from parents about their child's day and development
• State‑of‑the‑art technology, including a biometric entry system, an interactive screen for our Preschool children as well as our Parent App and tablets
• Excellent rates of pay (based on experience and qualification)
• Great holiday entitlement
• Further on‑the‑job training
• Great career prospects
• You will be provided with uniform if offered the job
• If you feel that you are looking for a challenge, or simply want to further your experience with the possibility of promotion and working your way up in a company, this is where you should apply!