Nursery Room Leader

Connected Recruitment Limited; Brentford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Early Years Practitioner to lead a small team and create engaging learning environments. This role offers the opportunity to manage a room, plan educational activities, and ensure child welfare in a supportive setting. The company values the well-being of its staff, providing a 4-day work week option and opportunities for professional development through in-house and external training. Join a team that celebrates hard work with fun events and discounts, while making a meaningful impact on children's lives through innovative educational experiences.

Benefits

4-day work week option

Discount on childcare fees

Further training opportunities

Fun social events

Bonuses and vouchers

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Qualified Early Years Practitioner with NVQ/Cache Level 3 or equivalent.
• Experience as a Room Leader with strong knowledge of children's learning.

Responsibilities

• Manage and motivate a small team while planning educational activities.
• Build relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Self-motivation

Planning and Organisational Skills

Communication Skills

Knowledge of EYFS

Energy and Passion for Education

Education

NVQ/Cache Level 3 Diploma in Early Years

Montessori Diploma

Early Years Degree or QTS

Job description

Tel: [phone]
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24a Popes Lane, London, W5 4NB

Flexi Option: Option to flex your hours over a 4-day week.

Qualification: NVQ/Cache Level 3 or equivalent.

Why join our client's Family?

You are an amazing Early Years Educator who has previous experience of being a Room Leader - managing a small team and planning activities for your room.

Our Client believes that a well-cared for team results in well-cared for children. That is why they strive to offer their staff every opportunity to develop with us to reach their full potential. They offer in-house and external training (wherever possible within working hours) including in exciting disciplines such as Forest School Leadership and Montessori so you have career opportunities across their eight nurseries.

Flexi Working: Time off work is important to keep you fresh, enthusiastic, and raring to go. This is why our client has introduced the 4-day week. This allows you to choose to work your 40 hours over 4 days, giving you an extra day off every week!

The Role:

Our client is looking for a qualified and experienced Early Years Practitioner who already has some experience as a Room Leader. You will be responsible for:

• Managing, developing, and motivating a small team;
• Planning a wide range of educational activities for your room and creating engaging learning environments;
• Showcasing the room to prospective parents;
• Building excellent relationships with children, parents, and colleagues;
• Delivering our 'Learning through play’ ethos;
• Promoting child welfare and ensuring all safeguarding procedures are followed.

Benefits:

• Great career path and promotion prospects;
• Further training including in Forest School Leadership and Montessori;
• 4-day week option;
• Discount on childcare fees (50% from day one increasing to 66% with service);
• Fun social events throughout the year and an annual Christmas party;
• Celebration of hard work - bonuses, vouchers, and social events;
• Discounts on high street shops such as Asda, Curry's, and PC World;
• Employee Assistance Programme.

What you will bring:

• NVQ/Cache Level 3 Diploma in Early Years, NNEB, Montessori Diploma, Early Years Degree or QTS;
• Experience as a Room Leader;
• Strong knowledge of EYFS and children’s learning and development;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Self-motivation, innovation, and a positive outlook;
• Good verbal and written communication skills;
• Strong planning and organisational skills;
• Lots of energy; and above all,
• A passion for delivering amazing educational experiences to children.

How to apply:

If this sounds like your perfect position, please apply via the link below.

An Enhanced DBS check and reference checks will be carried out prior to employment.

To apply for this job, please send us your CV quoting reference: 54517167