Nursery Room Leader

Refresh Recruitment Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Crystal Palace is seeking a dedicated Room Leader to deliver exceptional care and education for young children. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant qualification and possess significant experience. Responsibilities include planning educational activities, managing staff, and maintaining a nurturing environment. Salary range is £27,750 to £31,000 per annum with a commitment to safeguarding children's welfare.

Qualifications

• Experience in childcare or early childhood education required.
• Background in managing or leading teams is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care for children aged 0-5 years.
• Plan and implement educational activities for early childhood development.
• Communicate effectively with parents regarding their child’s progress.

Skills

Passion for working with young children

Excellent communication skills in English

Knowledge of EYFS guidelines

Education

Level 2 or 3 qualification in early years

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Room Leader to join our team in providing exceptional care and early childhood education to children in our nursery.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with young children, ensuring their safety, development, and well-being in a nurturing environment.

If you don\'t have experience as a room leader or you don\'t want to take the next step, the nursery is also looking for Nursery Practitioners as well.

Salary: £27,750 - £31,000 per annum

Hours: 40 hours per week

Location: Crystal Palace

Duties

• Provide high-quality care for children aged 0-5 years, ensuring their physical and emotional needs are met.
• Support and supervise playroom staff with their day to day duties
• Plan and implement engaging educational activities that promote early childhood development.
• Deploy staff appropriately to ensure that the required standards are delivered and maintained within the rooms
• Implementation of the nursery key carer procedures and allocate children to key carers appropriately
• Maintain a safe, clean, and stimulating environment for children to explore and learn.
• Ensure the nursery meets the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage
• Communicate effectively with parents regarding their child\'s progress and any concerns that may arise.
• Collaborate with colleagues to create a cohesive team approach to childcare.
• Manage daily routines, including meal times, nap times, and play activities.
• Observe and assess children\'s development, documenting progress as required.
• Drive initiatives that promote leadership within the nursery setting.

Experience

• Hold a level 2 or 3 qualification or above within early years
• Have excellent knowledge of EYFS guidelines
• Previous experience in childcare or early childhood education
• A background in managing or leading teams within a nursery or similar environment is advantageous.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written, to effectively engage with children, parents, and colleagues.

As part of our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young people, the successful candidate is expected to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

We are an equal opportunity employer and select staff on merit, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage & civil partnership, race, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

Refresh Recruitment Limited does not presently hold a Sponsorship License and while this status is reviewed regularly there is no present proposal to apply for such a License