Nursery Room Leader

Connected Recruitment Limited; Chiswick; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Chiswick is seeking an experienced Early Years Practitioner with Room Leader experience. This role involves managing a small team, planning educational activities, and ensuring child welfare. Applicants should hold an NVQ/Cache Level 3 or equivalent, have strong knowledge of EYFS, and possess excellent interpersonal skills. The position offers a flexible 4-day workweek, discounts on childcare fees, and opportunities for professional development. Join a supportive environment that values staff development and child care excellence.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

50% discount on childcare fees

Fun social events

Bonuses and vouchers

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience as a Room Leader is essential.
• NVQ/Cache Level 3 or equivalent qualification required.
• Strong knowledge of children's learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Manage, develop and motivate a small team.
• Plan and create engaging learning environments.
• Build excellent relationships with children and parents.

Skills

Strong knowledge of EYFS

Excellent interpersonal skills

Strong planning and organisational skills

Self-motivation

Passion for delivering educational experiences

Education

NVQ/Cache Level 3 Diploma in Early Years

NNEB

Montessori Diploma

Early Years Degree or QTS

Job description

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

Flexi Option: Option to flex your hours over 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 are 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;
• 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: 56237658