Room Leader

NurseriesAndSchools.org; Clapham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Semi-annual bonus

Birthday off

Sick pay

Well-being support

Career progression

Fully funded training

Free hot lunches

Pension

Childcare discount

Employee assistance

Job summary

VD Recruitment is recruiting for a Room Leader in a thriving bilingual nursery in Clapham, London. The role is full-time and permanent, based in Clapham with a 40-hour week and a salary of £28,000–£32,000 per annum.

The ideal candidate will hold a Level 3 childcare qualification or above, with at least two years post-qualification experience, and strong EYFS knowledge. You will provide a safe, stimulating environment and work closely with staff, parents and professionals.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in Childcare or higher.
• At least two years post-qualification experience, preferably one year in a senior role.
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS, good communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality care and activities for children in a secure, stimulating environment.
• Familiarise yourself with nursery policies, especially safeguarding, equal opportunities and health and safety.
• Ensure parent issues are addressed promptly and accurately; keep management informed.
• Participate in room and staff meetings and assist in various duties as required.
• Support SENCO and Equal Opportunities coordinators in their roles.
• Attend training and development as directed by management.
• Promote positive relationships between staff, parents and children and uphold the nursery's ethos.
• Carry out health and safety checks to keep the room and nursery safe and tidy.
• Encourage self-choice and independence through free-flow systems.
• Keep child profiles up to date and ensure access to outdoor areas.

Skills

English fluency

EYFS knowledge

Room Leader experience

Safeguarding awareness

Education

Level 3 childcare

Job description

• Location Clapham, SW4
• Salary £28,000.00 -£32,000.00 per-annum
• Job Type Permanent, Fulltime

VD Recruitment is recruiting experienced and passionate ROOM LEADERS for our client - A growing and loving Bilingual French Nursery in London.

We are looking for a Room Leader for one of their beautiful setting in Clapham . You will be joining a lovely nursery with Good Ofsted rating on a full time permanent basis.

You will assist in providing a safe, secure and stimulating environment for children and collaboratively work with colleagues, parents, carers and other multi professionals. Be committed to safeguarding and create an inclusive environment.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of Level 3 qualification in Childcare or above. At least two years post qualifying experience with preferably at least one year in a senior position.

Must have strong knowledge of the EYFS, good communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.

Salary Offered - GBP28,000pa to GBP32,000pa.

Room : Toddler/Preschool.

Location - Clapham SW4 area.

Hours : Full Time , 40hrs/week

Duties Of The Room Leader Includes

• Provide high quality care and activities for the children and to recognise both individual and group requirements in a secure, safe and stimulating environment.
• Ensure you are familiar with the key policies and procedures, especially safeguarding children, equal opportunities, behaviour management and health andsafety.You will be provided with a copy of the nursery's guide to policies and procedures.
• Ensure parent issues and concerns are dealt with promptly and accurately. Ensure management are informed and consulted where relevant.
• Participate in room and staff meetings.
• Undertake other duties appropriate to the grade and character of the work as may reasonably be required by the Nursery
• Support co-ordinators such as SENCO, Equal Opportunities in their roles.
• Attend training and development courses as directed by your Manager or Assessor.
• To promote at all times good relations between staff members, parents and children, and promote the quality ethos of the nursery.
• Carry out health and safety checks as required to ensure the room / nursery is tidy, safe, clean and secure for children, staff, parents/carers and visitors
• Participate in free flow systems. This aids children's development in self-assurance, independence, making choices and self-selecting.
• Ensure child profiles in your rooms are up to date and relevant.
• Ensure children have adequate access tothe garden and outside trips.

Experience, Qualification & Skills Required

• Childcare qualified to Level 3 or above from a recognised awarding scheme (CWDC Diploma, NNEB, BTEC, NVQ, CACHE).
• You may have experience of the following: Room Leader, Acting Room Leader, Senior Nursery Practitioner
• Fluency in written and spoken English and an ability to write reports as directed by the manager.
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS.

Benefits

• Semi-annual bonus scheme .
• Birthday off .
• Sick pay policy.
• Support for well-being .
• Support for career progression .
• Support for higher level qualifications and fully funded training .
• Free wholesome, hot lunches available .
• Pension Scheme .
• 70% fee reduction for their longstanding employees to take their children in the nursery if space available (minimum 1yr of employment with us) .
• Employee assistance programme

The positions are subject to an Enhanced DBS certificate and references.