Room Leader

TN United Kingdom; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning nursery chain nestled in beautiful Essex Woodlands is on the lookout for a passionate Room Leader. This role offers the chance to work in a vibrant environment dedicated to providing outstanding childcare. With a 4-day work week, you will be responsible for creating enriching experiences for children, maintaining high standards of care, and ensuring compliance with educational policies. Join a supportive team that values your contributions and offers clear career development opportunities. If you're committed to nurturing young minds and fostering a positive environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Free Uniform

Staff Lunch

Pension Contribution

Well-being Packages

Awards Nights

Childcare Support

28 Days Holiday

Funded Training

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Level 3 childcare qualification or higher is required.
• At least 6 months experience in childcare is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible as a key person for your own key children.
• Deliver a range of exciting and enriching activities for the children.
• Ensure the nursery conforms to and exceeds Ofsted requirements.

Skills

Childcare Experience

EYFS Knowledge

Safeguarding Knowledge

Teamwork

Independence

Education

Level 3 Childcare Qualification

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Job description

This setting is an award-winning Nursery chain located in 98 acres of beautiful Essex Woodlands, just 1 mile from Brentwood town centre. They are seeking a Room Leader to join their fun nursery in CM13! They prefer a candidate with Level 3 (or higher) qualification to work in the baby room.

They offer a 4-day working week, from 7.30am to 6.30pm, with a set day off each week.

Responsibilities:

1. Be responsible as a key person for your own key children.
2. Ensure all room planning achieves a high level of education for the children.
3. Create strong parent relationships.
4. Deliver a range of exciting and enriching activities and experiences for the children.
5. Update children's online learning journals with quality observations and routine checks.
6. Understand policies and procedures, statutory welfare requirements, and Ofsted expectations, ensuring compliance at all times.
7. Follow procedures in case of emergencies such as fire, lockdown, accidents, and incidents.
8. Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene within the nursery.
9. Ensure the nursery conforms to and exceeds Ofsted requirements.
10. Uphold a high standard of care throughout the nursery.
11. Implement and maintain the company's Equality policy, ensuring all children, parents, and staff are valued and treated positively and non-discriminatorily.
12. Monitor safeguarding issues following local authority procedures.

Requirements:

• Level 3 childcare qualification or higher.
• At least 6 months experience in childcare; training will be provided.
• Commitment and passion for delivering outstanding childcare.
• Ability to work independently and within a team, using initiative.
• Broad knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding.

Benefits:

• Beautiful outdoor locations.
• Free uniform and staff lunch.
• Competitive salaries.
• Pension contribution.
• Staff well-being packages.
• Awards nights and social events.
• Childcare support.
• 28 days holiday plus your birthday off.
• Funded training.
• Clear career path and development opportunities.