Nursery Room Leader

Refresh Recruitment Ltd; Hitchin; Presencial; GBP 21.000 - 27.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

31 days annual leave including Bank/Hr

Wellbeing Day

Professional development

Descripción de la vacante

Refresh Recruitment Limited in Hitchin is seeking a Nursery Room Leader to manage a dedicated room and lead a team in delivering high-quality care and education for children aged 0-5 years. This role involves overseeing practitioners, planning engaging activities, and ensuring EYFS compliance.

The successful candidate will have a Level 3 childcare qualification, strong EYFS knowledge, and proven leadership in a nursery setting.

Formación

• Must hold Level 3 qualification in Childcare/EY.
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework.
• Proven leadership experience in a nursery setting.
• Experience in a room leader or senior childcare role.

Responsabilidades

• Provide high-quality care and education for children aged 0-5 years.
• Lead, support and supervise Nursery Practitioners within your room.
• Plan and deliver engaging activities that promote learning and development.
• Ensure staff are deployed to maintain high standards of care and education.
• Implement key person procedures and allocate children to key carers.
• Create and maintain a safe, stimulating, inclusive learning environment.
• Ensure compliance with EYFS framework and nursery policies.
• Monitor and assess children's progress, keeping accurate records.
• Build relationships with parents, providing regular feedback on development.
• Manage daily room routines including meals, sleep times, activities.
• Promote leadership and continuous improvement within the nursery.

Conocimientos

EYFS knowledge

Leadership

Staff development

Communication

Team player

Educación

Level 3 childcare/EY qualification

Descripción del empleo

Hours: 40 hours per week, worked over either 4 or 5 days, Monday to Friday

Lead, Inspire and Make a Difference in Early Years Education

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Nursery Room Leader to join an excellent nursery based in Hitchin. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced childcare professional who is ready to take the next step in their career and lead a team in delivering exceptional care and education to young children.

As a Nursery Room Leader, you will be responsible for managing your room, supporting, and developing Nursery Practitioners, and creating a nurturing, stimulating environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive.

We are also currently recruiting for a Nursery Practitioner position within the nursery.

You must hold a Level 3 qualification in Childcare, Early Years, or an equivalent recognised qualification to be considered for this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and education for children aged 0-5 years.
• Lead, support, and supervise Nursery Practitioners within your room.
• Plan and deliver engaging activities that promote children's learning and development.
• Ensure staff are appropriately deployed to maintain high standards of care and education.
• Implement the nursery's key person procedures and allocate children to key carers effectively.
• Create and maintain a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment.
• Ensure compliance with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and nursery policies.
• Monitor, observe, and assess children's progress, maintaining accurate records.
• Build positive relationships with parents and carers, providing regular feedback on children's development.
• Manage daily room routines including meals, sleep times, and educational activities.
• Promote leadership, teamwork, and continuous improvement within the nursery.

About You

Required

• Strong knowledge and understanding of the EYFS framework.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong organisational and leadership abilities.
• A genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and lead by example.
• Previous experience working in a nursery or childcare setting.
• Experience in a Room Leader or senior childcare role.
• Understanding of child-led learning and play-based approaches.
• 31 days annual leave including Bank Holidays.
• Dedicated Wellbeing Day.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• Supportive, friendly, and welcoming working environment.
• Opportunity to progress your career within a growing nursery setting.

Safeguarding Commitment

As part of our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, the successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check.

We are an equal opportunities employer and recruit based on merit, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, race, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

Sponsorship

Refresh Recruitment Limited does not currently hold a Sponsorship Licence. Whilst this status is reviewed regularly, there are currently no plans to apply for one. Applicants must therefore have the right to work in the UK.

You must hold a Level 3 qualification in Childcare, Early Years, or an equivalent recognised qualification to be considered for this role.