Nursery Room Leader

LET Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay rates

Staff benefits and incentives

Job summary

LET Recruitment is assisting an established nursery school in Manchester to find a passionate and energetic Room Leader to oversee the 2's room. You will lead a team, create a nurturing atmosphere, and ensure activities promote development and well-being.

You will supervise childcare assistants, develop age-appropriate programs, keep parents informed, and maintain high standards of safety and cleanliness; hours are Monday to Friday 8am-5pm, four days with a fixed day off. DBS check required.

Qualifications

• Proven management and leadership experience in childcare or early childhood education settings.
• Strong understanding of child development principles and best practices in childcare.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead a team with enthusiasm, patience and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily nursery activities in a safe, welcoming and stimulating environment for children.
• Supervise and support a team of childcare assistants and educators.
• Develop and implement age-appropriate educational programs that encourage curiosity, creativity and social development.
• Maintain open communication with parents or guardians regarding children's progress, needs and daily experiences.
• Organise activities that promote early childhood development in areas such as language, motor skills and emotional regulation.
• Monitor the nursery environment regularly to uphold cleanliness, safety standards, and proper equipment maintenance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team leadership

Job description

Job Description:

Our client an established nursery school are seeking a passionate and energetic Room Leader to oversee the daily operations of their 2's room.

The Nursery is a large privately owned setting who's mission is to provide the best possible standard in childcare and education within a loving, stimulating and homely environment.

Your role:

In this vital role, you will lead a team of childcare professionals, create a nurturing and stimulating atmosphere for young children and ensure that all activities promote their development and well-being. Your leadership will inspire a positive, safe and engaging space where children can thrive, learn, and grow.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage daily nursery activities, ensuring a safe, welcoming and stimulating environment for children.
• Supervise and support a team of childcare assistants and educators.
• Develop and implement age-appropriate educational programs that encourage curiosity, creativity and social development.
• Maintain open communication with parents or guardians regarding children's progress, needs and daily experiences.
• Organise activities that promote early childhood development in areas such as language, motor skills and emotional regulation.
• Monitor the nursery environment regularly to uphold cleanliness, safety standards, and proper equipment maintenance.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Proven management and leadership experience in childcare or early childhood education settings.
• Strong understanding of child development principles and best practices in childcare.
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead a team with enthusiasm, patience and professionalism.

Hours:

Monday - Friday 8am-5pm (worked over 4 days with a set day off).

• Excellent rates of pay and fantastic staff benefits and incentives.

All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and full references.