Qualified Nursery Room Leader

Little Jannah Daycare Nursery; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established childcare facility in Croydon is seeking a passionate Qualified Nursery Room Leader to oversee daily operations and lead a team of childcare professionals. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 qualification and experience in early years settings. Responsibilities include training staff, ensuring high standards of care, and partnering with parents and agencies. This role offers a nurturing environment and various employee benefits, including annual leave and development opportunities.

Benefits

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension Scheme

Free Uniform

Health & Wellbeing App

Team building events

Qualifications

• Minimum of a relevant and recognised Level 3 qualification in childcare.
• Evidence of ongoing personal development training.
• Experience working in an early year setting.

Responsibilities

• Work in partnership with parents and local agencies.
• Empower your staff team to deliver high standards of childcare.
• Train and develop staff, supervising their daily practice.

Skills

Team player

Childcare standards

Effective communication

Education

Level 3 qualification

Job description

Qualified Nursery Room Leader

Working pattern: Monday – Thursdays – Full Time – 7:30am – 6:00pm

Location: Croydon

Hourly rate: £13.50 per hour

Little Jannah Day Care Nursery is looking for a passionate and experienced Nursery Room Leader/Third in Charge who is enthusiastic and a team player. Little Jannah Day Care Nursery is registered for 22 children per a day.

Requirements

• Minimum of a relevant and recognised Level 3 qualification
• Evidence of ongoing personal development training
• Desire to continue with professional development
• Recent Paediatric First Aid certificate (Not Mandatory)
• Awareness of Health & Safety and practical Hygiene issues
• Experience of working in an early year setting

Main responsibilities

• Work in partnership with parents, local childcare/education providers, health providers and all other agencies.
• Take accountability of role modelling and empowering your staff team to deliver high standards of childcare.
• To train and develop staff, supervising and supporting their professional development and day to day practice.
• Ensuring continuous professional development of staff through regular, documented one to one meetings.
• Implement regular room meetings.

What we offer our staff

• Nurturing nursery environment for our staff
• Committed to staff well-being, respecting and valuing our staff opinions
• We strive on good communication within the nursery
• Training and development opportunity
• On the job learning in other areas of the business.
• A thorough Induction into the nursery
• Promotion opportunity
• Team building events
• Friendly team

Other Employee Benefits

• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension Scheme
• Free Uniform
• Staff recognition scheme
• Health & Wellbeing App
• Up to 1 day special leave entitlement for bereavement
• 5 years recognition of service

Role details

Shut down over Christmas and one week in August.

The nursery is open Monday to Thursday from 7:30am to 6:00pm – 50 weeks per year.

Rotating shift pattern within opening hours.

Commitment to safeguarding and welfare

The Nursery commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and safeguarding checks will be undertaken.

EMPLOYMENT IS SUBJECT TO TWO SATISFACTORY REFERENCES AND A DBS CHECK.

Closing date

Ongoing

Hourly Pay: £13.50 per hour

Interview date: TBC