Nursery Room Leader

The Alphabet House Nursery School, East Ham; East Ham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A nursery school in East Ham is seeking an experienced Room Leader to oversee daily operations and ensure high standards of care and education for children. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and supervisory experience, along with excellent communication and organisational skills. This role offers the chance to lead a strong team in a nurturing environment committed to safeguarding children's welfare.

Qualifications

• Previous relevant supervisory experience.
• Excellent knowledge of health and safety legislation.
• Excellent knowledge of the EYFS.

Responsibilities

• Achieve and maintain high standards of care and education.
• Lead the staff team, providing support to all staff.
• Ensure all policies, procedures and curriculum are implemented.

Skills

Excellent organisational skills

Good time management skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong people management skills

Knowledge of OFSTED standards

Knowledge and understanding of equal opportunities

Education

NNEB, CACHE Level 3, NVQ Level 3

Job description

DescriptionEmployerLocationWe are a group of nurseries based in East & South East London. We are currently looking for three experienced Room Leaders for the following branches :

We rigorously safeguard children and all applicants will be checked for their suitability to work with children. You will be joining a highly motivated and friendly staff team.

As a Room Leader you will promote a high standard of care and education for all children and ensure the smooth day to day running of the nursery. You will ensure excellent delivery of the EYFS curriculum.

You will support the Nursery Manager with the operational management of the setting for your specific room, and as such you will be a dynamic leader who can maximise the talent and experience of a strong Nursery team, ensuring that the team delivers exceptional childcare on a day to day basis.

Some of your responsibilities will include :

• To achieve and maintain high standards of care and education
• To effectively lead the staff team, providing day to day guidance and support to all staff
• To ensure all policies, procedures and curriculum are implemented and adhered to at all times
• To keep abreast of current early childhood thinking / trends
• To implement an effective parent liaison programme, to be influential in developing strong links with parents

You will need to have the following qualifications, training and experience :

• NNEB, CACHE Level 3, NVQ Level 3
• Excellent knowledge of health and safety legislation
• Knowledge of OFSTED standards
• Excellent knowledge of the EYFS
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work to targets and deadlines
• Good time management skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong people management skills
• Knowledge and understand of equal opportunities / SENCO etc.
• Previous relevant supervisory experience

All successful candidates who receive a job offer will undergo an enhanced DBS check at the cost of the company.

Safeguarding Statement

The Alphabet House Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.