Nursery Room Leader

Connected Recruitment; Sefton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare recruitment agency is seeking a Nursery Room Leader to manage and develop a small team while planning educational activities in a nursery setting. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 qualification in Early Years, a strong knowledge of EYFS, and a passion for children's education. This position offers a 4-day work week, career growth opportunities, and discounts on childcare fees.

Benefits

4-day week option

Discount on Childcare Fees

Further Training opportunities

Fun social events

33 days holidays pa

Wellbeing Centre

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience as a Room Leader.
• Passion for delivering amazing educational experiences to children.

Responsibilities

• Managing, developing and motivating a small team.
• Planning a wide range of educational activities.
• Showcasing the room to prospective parents.
• Building relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
• Delivering the 'Learning through play’ ethos.
• Promoting child welfare and following safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Strong knowledge of EYFS and children’s learning and development

Excellent interpersonal skills

Good verbal and written communication skills

Self-motivation and a positive outlook

Strong planning and organisational skills

Energy and enthusiasm for educational experiences

Education

NVQ/Cache Level 3 Diploma in Early Years or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Role: Nursery Room Leader

Location: Kew TW9

Hours: 40 hours per week

Flexi Option: Option to flex your hours over 4 day week

Salary: £30000-£32000

Qualification: NVQ/Cache Level 3 or equivalent

Why join our client's Family?

You are an amazing Early Years Educator who has previous experience of being a Room Leader - managing a small team and planning activities for your room.

Our Client believes that a well-cared for team results in well-cared for children. That is why they strive to offer their staff every opportunity to develop with us to reach their full potential. they offer in-house and external training (wherever possible within working hours) including in exciting disciplines such as Forest School Leadership and Montessori so you have career opportunities across their eight nurseries.

Flexi Working

Time off work is important to keep to you fresh, enthusiastic and raring to go. This is why our client have introduced the 4-day week. This allows you to choose to work your 40 hours over 4 days, giving you an extra day off every week!

The Role

Our client are looking for a qualified and experienced Early Years Practitioner who already has some experience as a Room Leader. You will be responsible for:

• Managing, developing and motivating a small team;
• Planning a wide range of educational activities for your room and creating engaging learning environments;
• Showcasing the room to prospective parents;
• Building excellent relationships with children, parents and colleagues;
• Delivering our 'Learning through play’ ethos;
• Promoting child welfare and ensuring all safeguarding procedures are followed.

Benefits

• Great career path and promotion prospects;
• Further Training including in Forest School Leadership and Montessori;
• 4-day week option;
• Discount on Childcare Fees (50% from day one increasing to 66% with service);
• Fun social events throughout the year and an annual Christmas party;
• Celebration of hard work - bonuses, vouchers and social events;
• 33 days holidays pa;
• Discounts on high street shops such as Asda, Curry's and PC World;
• Wellbeing Centre;
• Employee Assistance Programme.

What you will bring

• NVQ/Cache Level 3 Diploma in Early Years, NNEB, Montessori Diploma, Early Years Degree or QTS;
• Experience as a Room Leader;
• Strong knowledge of EYFS and children’s learning and development;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Self-motivation, innovation and a positive outlook;
• Good verbal and written communication skills;
• Strong planning and organisational skills;
• Lots of energy; and above all,
• A passion for delivering amazing educational experiences to children.

How to apply

If this sounds like your perfect position please apply via the link below.

An Enhanced DBS check and reference checks will be carried out prior to employment.