Nursery Room Leader

Tinies UK Ltd; Oxleaze; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's care provider is seeking a Nursery Room Leader in Gloucester. This role involves managing day-to-day nursery operations, supervising children, and promoting positive relationships with parents. Candidates must have experience with children aged birth to 5 years and hold at least a Level 3 childcare qualification. This full-time position offers competitive remuneration and various employee benefits, ensuring well-being and support for staff.

Benefits

Access to earned wages

Health and well-being package

Referral bonus of £300

Special treats for occasions

Recognition program

Discount for children attending nursery

Free enhanced DBS checks

Professional training and development

Qualifications

• Experience working with children from birth to 5 years is essential.
• Must hold a minimum Level 3 childcare qualification.
• Ability to develop engaging activity plans in accordance with the EYFS.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day room operations and encourage best practices.
• Communicate regularly with parents regarding their child’s progress.
• Supervise children during play and meal times to ensure safety.

Skills

Experience working with children birth to 5 years

Ability to communicate with children and parents

Ability to develop and deliver an engaging activity plan

Basic IT skills

Work well within a team

Education

Minimum L3 childcare qualification

Job description

My Ohana are looking for flexible, creative and enthusiastic, Nursery Room Leader to join our team in Gloucester and we continue to enhance our already amazing practice.

Location

Gloucestershire College, Llanthony Road, Gloucester, GL2 5JQ

Role

Nursery Room Leader

Hours

Full time - 40 hours (Monday to Friday)

Salary

£25,896 to £27,165 per annum (Depending on experience and qualification)

Why work for us?

We are all passionate about providing the best for the children in our care but at My Ohana we also put the care and wellbeing of our colleagues at the heart of everything we do. We recognise how hard our colleagues work and how they are so motivated to help the children in their care develop. We believe happy and healthy colleagues are more motivated & productive, so we have got come fantastic benefits for you.

Benefits

• Access your pay when you need it most. On-demand access to your earned wages.
• VIVUP Benefits package - the gateway to your health, well-being, and happiness.
• £300 "Refer A Friend" BONUS
• Special treats on your special occasions like birthdays, weddings, engagement, new baby through "HighFive".
• Colleague’s wishes can come true with our “Dream Come True” programme.
• Recognition for your hard work through our “reward & recognition programme”
• Discount for your own children or grandchildren to attend the nursery.
• Free enhanced DBS checks
• Full professional training & development

Your role as a Nursery Room Leader will include:

• To be responsible for the day-to-day management of their own room encouraging good practice and being a good role model.
• To ensure regular communication and interaction with parents to update them on their child’s progress.
• Promote positive working relationships with the parents and staff within your room.
• Supervise children at play indoor and outdoor, and at meal times to ensure safety.
• Supervise your team to ensure that children’s work is displayed effectively.
• Ensure that any food served is monitored and we conform to Food Safety regulations.
• Take responsibility and support the staff in your room in planning appropriate activities for the children, following the EYFS framework.
• To take charge of own keyworker group and inform parents and other staff of any other relevant information.
• Maintain children’s records inclusive of observations and their next steps. Be responsible for creating an attractive and stimulating environment.
• In the absence of the nursery manager/deputy nursery Manager, assist with the overall running of the nursery and supervision of the team.

Requirements

• Have experience working with children birth to 5 years
• Must hold a minimum L3 childcare qualification
• Ability to develop and deliver an engaging activity plan in accordance to the EYFS
• Ability to communicate with children and parents
• Work well within a team
• Basic IT skills

The Nursery is open 5 days a week and provides a quality first class educational experience for children.

Applicants will need to show they have the right to work in the United Kingdom and the successful candidate will be subject to a DBS, reference and social media checks.