Room Leader. Job in Claygate Education & Training Jobs

Long Term Futures Ltd; Claygate; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary school in Claygate is seeking a motivated Room Leader to head a committed team. Responsibilities include guiding and mentoring staff, ensuring high-quality care, and delivering engaging educational activities. Candidates must hold a Level 3 Childcare Qualification and have proven leadership experience. This full-time role offers a day rate of £120-£140 and opportunities for permanent employment. Apply now to start your leadership journey!

Benefits

Dedicated consultant support

Free access to relevant CPD courses

Trial days available

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Room Leader or a senior Early Years Educator.
• Demonstrable leadership skills in an Early Years or nursery setting.
• A level 3 Childcare or Early Years Qualification is essential.

Responsibilities

• Guide, mentor, and motivate your room team.
• Supervise planning and execution of educational activities.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness in your room.
• Carry out observations and assessments of children.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Help with daily routines including meals and personal care.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational abilities

Creativity

Patience

Education

Level 3 Childcare Qualification

Job description

Overview

Are you an accomplished Room Leader or an experienced Early Years Educator seeking the next step in your career? Long Term Futures is looking for a motivated professional to lead a committed team within a wonderful primary school in Claygate, KT10. This school is well-known for its supportive culture and commitment to children's welfare.

If you have a Level 3 Childcare or Early Years Qualification (such as a Diploma in Childcare and Education or Diploma for Early Years Educators) and the proven ability to guide and inspire others, this could be your next ideal challenge! This long-term position offers the possibility of a permanent contract, making it a truly rewarding opportunity.

The Role and Responsibilities

This is a full-time Room Leader role that is crucial to the school\'s wrap-around care, with shifts between 7:30 AM and 6:30 PM. As a key part of the friendly nursery team, you will not only offer high-quality daily care and supervision but also lead your room with clear direction and enthusiasm.

You\'ll work closely with the Nursery Teacher, devising and delivering engaging educational activities and ensuring a safe, stimulating, and caring environment for all children. The school has fantastic outdoor spaces and a forest school, perfect for enriching Early Years exploration and discovery.

Your main leadership duties will include:

• Guiding, mentoring, and motivating your room team to provide exceptional early years provision.
• Supervising the planning and execution of engaging and age-appropriate educational activities that follow the EYFS framework.
• Ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of your room, maintaining the highest standards of care, safety, and cleanliness.
• Carrying out observations and assessments, contributing to children\'s learning and development journeys.
• Building and maintaining strong, positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Helping with daily routines, including meals, snacks, and personal care.
• Upholding the school\'s values and dedication to children\'s well-being.

What We're Looking For

Qualifications: A Level 3 Childcare or Level 3 Early Years Qualification is essential, such as a Diploma in Childcare and Education or Diploma for Early Years Educators.

Experience: Proven experience as a Room Leader or a senior Early Years Educator with demonstrable leadership skills in an Early Years or nursery setting.

Skills: Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational abilities. A genuine passion for nurturing young children, creativity, patience, and a proactive, collaborative approach to teamwork.

Salary and Benefits

Day Rate: 120 - 140 a day (depending on experience and shifts). Contract: Long-term with the potential for a permanent position. Start Date: ASAP

• Consistent full-time work with significant responsibility.
• Dedicated consultant support and free access to relevant CPD courses.
• Trial days to ensure the nursery and role are a perfect fit.

This Room Leader role in Claygate (KT10) is easily accessible from Esher, Surbiton, Kingston upon Thames, Leatherhead, and Weybridge.

Ready to Lead?

Submit your CV for this Room Leader position! Our consultant, Jack, will be in touch to discuss your Early Years experience and leadership goals. We\'ll match you to the right opportunity, arrange a trial day, and if it\'s the perfect fit, you can start your new Early Years leadership journey!

Not quite right for you? We have a range of Teaching Assistant and Nursery Practitioner roles, as well as other leadership opportunities, across the region. Get in touch to find out more about advancing your Early Years career with us!