Nursery Room Leader

Marylebone Services; London; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Room Leader for their nurturing Baby Room. This full-time role requires a warm and caring individual who can lead a small team while ensuring the highest standards of childcare. You'll be responsible for creating a safe, engaging environment for the little ones, implementing innovative ideas, and fostering trusting relationships with parents. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive team, this opportunity offers not just a job, but a chance to make a real difference in children's lives. Join a vibrant community dedicated to excellence in early years education!

Benefits

£500 bonus for achieving Ofsted rating

25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Birthday off after one year

Pension plan

TFL annual season ticket loan

Cycle to work scheme

Free lunches

Professional training

Employee Assistance Programme

Fantastic events and celebrations

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in Childcare is required.
• 2+ years of experience working in a Nursery setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the team in the Baby Room.
• Ensure children's needs are met and safety is prioritized.
• Communicate effectively with children, staff, and parents.

Skills

Childcare

Communication Skills

Leadership

Safeguarding

Understanding of EYFS

Education

Level 3 Qualified in Childcare

Job description

A new OUTSTANDING family run Nursery in Catford is looking for Room Leaders to join the team. They currently have vacancies for their Baby Room.

The Baby Room caters for a maximum of 6 babies aged 3-12 months.

The Manager is looking for someone who is confident, warm, caring, kind, and passionate about childcare.

This is a full-time permanent position and you will be required to work 40 hours per week therefore please only apply if you can commit to the following:

1. Monday to Friday
2. Shifts between the hours of 8am-6pm

If you meet the following requirements then please apply today:

1. Minimum Level 3 Qualified in Childcare
2. Experience working with Early Years
3. Experience of leading/supervising
4. At least 2 years working in a Nursery
5. Up to date DBS (If not, must be willing to complete one)
6. Understanding of Ofsted requirements, safeguarding & EYFS
7. Excellent communication skills both written & spoken

You will be required to carry out the following duties:

1. Working in a team supporting & leading the team
2. Follow Nursery's policies and procedures
3. Sharing innovative new ideas
4. Ensuring the children's needs are met as well as keeping them safe at all times
5. Carry out observations and planning on key children
6. Communicate with children, staff, and parents on a daily basis
7. To ensure responsibility for the effective daily running of the rooms
8. To have a sound knowledge of company policies, procedures, and expectations
9. To act as an excellent role model to the staff team being able to showcase high-quality practice in all areas
10. To take responsibility for excellent hygiene, health and safety and security practice within the nursery
11. To work co-operatively with the managers, deputy, and other room leaders
12. To work with outside professionals where required
13. To work closely with parents and create trusting relationships with all families

Benefits you will receive:

• £500 bonus should the nursery achieve the Ofsted rating of OUTSTANDING
• 25 days holiday, plus 8 days bank holidays paid
• Birthday off after one year of service (paid)
• Option to sell back up to 5 days Annual Leave.
• Pension
• 2-year service award, A £500 holiday voucher
• 5-year service award, A £1000 holiday voucher
• 10-year service award ceremony
• TFL annual season ticket loan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free lunches prepared by in-house Chef
• Heated and air-conditioned staff room located in the rear of the garden to take a break away from the setting
• Reward and Recognition Scheme (Voucher benefit)
• Professional Training
• Career development plans
• Regular one-to-one meetings and support
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Store discounts
• Fully heated and air-conditioned throughout the setting
• Fantastic Events! (Christmas party, Cheese and Wine evenings, Summer BBQ's!)

Salary: £31,000

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