Room Leader

YMCA - Thames; Dartford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charitable organization in Dartford seeks a dedicated Room Leader with a Level 3 qualification in Early Years. This full-time position involves overseeing the room's daily activities, ensuring children's needs are met, and supporting staff development. The organization is committed to equality and welcomes diverse applicants. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Must oversee the day-to-day running of the room.
• Required to ensure each child's needs are being met.
• Responsible for maintaining high quality standards in a learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan activities for children's learning and engagement.
• Caring for children and supporting their developmental needs.
• Imparting knowledge and skills onto staff.

Skills

Passion for equality in Early Years

Ability to oversee day-to-day operations

Experience in planning activities

Capable of empowering staff

Education

Level 3 qualification in Early Years

Job description

YMCA Thames Gateway is serious about safeguarding; this role will be subject to a Standard Disclosure & Barring Service check. At YMCA Thames Gateway we are a Disability Confident Employer and are committed to Equal Opportunities. Therefore, we value the importance of diversity and positively welcome applicants from all members of the community. The Association is committed to ensuring that all current and potential staff, members, users and visitors are treated with dignity, fairness and respect regardless of their protected characteristics within the Equality Act (2010).

We are looking for a Room Leader who is a level 3 practitioner with passion and drive for equality in Early Years. You will oversee the day-to-day running of the room, plan activities and ensure each child's needs are being met. You will perform an important role of caring for children, maintaining a high quality standard in a stimulating learning environment, empowering staff and imparting your knowledge and skills onto others.

Contract Details

• Contract Type: Permanent
• Working Pattern: Full time 40 hours per week, 4 days a week between Mon–Fri
• The Job Description and Person Specification can be found here: Room Leader JD New Temple Hill.pdf
• Additional Information: Please note YMCA Thames Gateway Group does not have a Sponsored Licence to recruit non-UK workers and therefore all candidates are expected to provide evidence that they are eligible and have the right to work in the UK.