Room Leader

Grandir UK Limited; Braintree; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare service provider in the UK is seeking a dedicated Room Leader for their Braintree nursery to provide professional leadership to staff and ensure high-quality care and education. The ideal candidate will possess significant experience in early years education and will be committed to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare. With attractive benefits like flexible working hours, cash bonuses, and generous annual leave, this role offers an excellent opportunity for professional growth in a recognized 'Great Place to Work'.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Cash bonus for referrals

Generous childcare discount

31 days annual leave including extra days during Christmas

Extra 'Wellbeing Day' off

Access to employee benefits portal

Remote GP appointments

Cash back on medical procedures

'Thank you' appreciation for staff in May

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in a childcare setting is essential.
• Qualification in Early Years Education preferred.
• Strong leadership and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high standards of quality care and education within the nursery.
• Support and supervise playroom staff in daily operations.
• Implement nursery keycarer procedures effectively.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Child Development Knowledge

Education

Relevant qualification in Early Years Education

DBS check required

Job description

In the light of the moon a little egg lay on a leaf. One Sunday morning the warm sun came up and -pop! out of the egg came a tiny and very hungry? if you know what it was you have to get in touch...

Our Pippins Montessori and Forest School Day Nursery in White Colne, East of Braintree District, part of Grandir UK, is currently looking for a Room Leader to work as part of the management team. You'll provide professional leadership to all staff members and maintain the highest standards of care and education.

Join us and enjoy the following a host of attractive benefits including:

• Flexible working with the option to work:
  • 40 hours across 5 days
  • 40 hours across 4 days
• Recommend friends and family to work for us and be rewarded with a cash bonus
• Generous discount on childcare
• Total 31 days annual leave inc bank hol (FTE) - Includes an extra 3 days annual leave over the Christmas period
• ‘Wellbeing Day’ – an extra day off just for you
• Access to an employee benefits portal, which includes discounts at 100’s of online high street stores, turning points into cash
• 24/7 remote GP appointments
• Claim cash back on medical procedures such as dental care and physiotherapy
• 'May I say thank you' for the month of May to appreciate the hard work and dedication of staff teams
• Working for a business that has received 'Great Place To Work' certification, putting people at the core of what we do.

What will you be doing:

• Promote high standards of quality within the nursery
• Support and supervise playroom staff with their day-to-day duties
• Deploy staff appropriately to ensure that the required standards are delivered and maintained within the rooms.
• Ensure the effective implementation of the nursery keycarer procedures and allocate children to keycarers appropriately.
• Ensure that practice and provision in the nursery meets the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
• Provide professional, relevant feedback to parents/carers about their child.
• Promote the nursery to current parents and potential customers.
• Develop open and positive working relationships with staff
• Ensure that all staff develop and maintain friendly, professional relationships with parents and carers

We are delighted to announce our official certification as a Great Place To Work, reflecting our commitment to creating a positive and thriving environment for our employees. This accreditation aligns with our overarching mission to deliver high-quality childcare and education, fostering the growth of children into happy, smart, and healthy individuals. Placing children and families at the core of our efforts, we acknowledge that our dedicated teams play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional education and care.

Grandir UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

We are an equal opportunity employer and select staff on merit, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage & civil partnership, race, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

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