Nursery Room Leader

Connected Recruitment Limited; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational provider in London is seeking an experienced Early Years Practitioner. The role involves managing a small team and planning educational activities, all while promoting children's welfare. Candidates must hold an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent and have experience as a Room Leader. Additional benefits include flexible working arrangements with a 4-day week option, training opportunities, and childcare fee discounts.

Benefits

4-day week option

Discount on Childcare Fees

Further training opportunities

Fun social events

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience as a Room Leader.
• Strong knowledge of children's learning and development.
• Self-motivation, innovation and a positive outlook.

Responsibilities

• Managing, developing and motivating a small team.
• Planning a wide range of educational activities.
• Building excellent relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
• Delivering a 'Learning through play’ ethos.

Skills

Managing a small team

Strong knowledge of EYFS

Excellent interpersonal skills

Strong planning and organisational skills

Good verbal and written communication skills

Education

NVQ/Cache Level 3 Diploma in Early Years

Montessori Diploma

Early Years Degree or QTS

Job description

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 have 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;
• Building excellent relationships with children, parents and colleagues;
• Delivering our 'Learning through play’ ethos;
• Promoting child welfare and ensuring all safeguarding procedures are followed.

What we offer

• 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