Nursery Room Leader

Seed Recruitment Consultants ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery is seeking a dedicated ROOM LEADER in London to ensure high standards of childcare and foster positive relationships with children and staff. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of relevant experience and be able to work full-time, focusing on the safety and well-being of children. This role offers the opportunity to join a progressive team committed to professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-year experience in a similar role.
• Ability to foster positive relationships with children and staff.
• Understanding of health and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Review and develop the curriculum and activities for children.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of children.
• Supervise play staff and trainees.

Skills

Team collaboration

Childcare management

Communication skills

Education

Relevant childcare qualification

Job description

Overview

We are currently looking for a ROOM LEADER in a stunning Nursery. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 1-year experience in a similar role and will be looking for a full-time position of 40 hours per week.

This job description is not fully prescriptive but acts as a guide to the main duties and responsibilities most relevant to the role.

Responsibilities

• To regularly review, develop and monitor the curriculum and activities available to children to ensure that the high standards of childcare are maintained.
• To provide for the safety and well-being of children taking account of their social, recreational and individual needs and to keep appropriate records of evidence, observations and assessment.
• To model good practice to staff and provide individual/group supervision of play staff and any trainees.
• To attend courses and disseminate information from these to other staff.
• To ensure that all policies and procedures recommended by Mace Montessori are adhered to.
• To work together as part of a team to ensure appropriate delivery of nurturing/recreational activities for children attending.
• To be responsible for the line management of other staff in the room.
• To ensure that effective health and safety procedures are carried out in the room.
• To assess, record, report on the development, progress and attainment of children and provide support to other staff through this process.
• To be willing to and able to travel between sites.

Specific Duties

• To promote positive relationships and interaction between all adults and children involved in the setting.
• To ensure parent/carers are well informed of their children's progress and are always welcome in the school.
• To attend and participate in parent/staff meetings and other meetings as may be relevant.
• To monitor children for the identification of possible special needs and discuss any concerns with the Nursery Manager and nominated SENCO.
• To combat sex, race, class and religious discrimination and to demonstrate positive attitudes through practical application.
• To comply with all OFSTED requirements.
• To act appropriately in an emergency situation ensuring that the safety and well-being of children is paramount at all times.
• To provide a warm and caring environment for the children having regard for their individual needs.
• To encourage the active participation of all children.
• To carry out any other occasional reasonable duties as requested by managers.

If you have the relevant qualification & experience and would like to join a progressive team please send us a copy of your