Room Leader

Tinies; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery chain is looking for a dedicated Room Leader to join their team in Brentwood. This role involves providing high-quality childcare, forming strong relationships with parents, and ensuring compliance with Ofsted standards. Offering a 4-day work week, attractive benefits, and opportunities for career growth in a nurturing environment.

Benefits

Free uniform and staff lunch

Competitive salaries

Pension contributions

Staff well-being packages

28 days holiday plus birthday off

Funded training

Qualifications

• Level 3 childcare qualification required.
• Commitment and passion for delivering outstanding childcare.
• At least 6 months experience in childcare.

Responsibilities

• Responsibility for key children as a key person.
• Ensure high educational standards in all room planning.
• Deliver exciting activities and maintain high cleanliness standards.

Skills

Independent working

Team collaboration

Commitment to childcare

Broad knowledge of EYFS

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Level 3 childcare qualification

Job description

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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. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 (or higher) qualification and join the baby room.

They offer a 4-day working week, working from 7:30 am to 6:30 pm, 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 children.
5. Update children's online learning journals with quality observations and routine checks.
6. Understand and adhere to policies, procedures, statutory welfare requirements, and Ofsted standards.
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 meets and exceeds Ofsted requirements.
10. Uphold a high standard of care throughout the nursery.
11. Implement and promote the company's Equality policy, ensuring all children, parents, and staff are valued and practices are non-discriminatory.
12. Monitor safeguarding issues following local authority procedures.

Requirements:

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

Benefits:

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