Room Leader - Nursery Practitioner / Nursery Nurse

Banana Moon Day Nurseries; Colchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local nursery in Colchester is seeking a Nursery Room Leader responsible for planning the curriculum and supervising staff to create a nurturing environment for children. The ideal candidate will have a background in early years education, with strong leadership skills and a passion for fostering children's development. This role offers a competitive salary and various benefits including childcare discounts and training opportunities.

Benefits

Access to Bupa Employee Assistance Program

Childcare discounts up to 100%

Extra day off on or near your birthday

Generous holiday entitlement

Free DBS check and uniform if hired

Qualifications

• Experience in early years education.
• Strong leadership and teamwork skills.
• Ability to create a warm, caring atmosphere.

Responsibilities

• Plan curriculum with team according to Early Years Foundation Stage.
• Provide a supportive and high-quality environment for children.
• Supervise and train staff to promote best practices.

Job description

Banana Moon Colchester is recruiting for a Nursery Room Leader.

As a Nursery Practitioner Room Leader, your key responsibilities include:

• Planning the curriculum with your team in accordance with the Early Years Foundation Stage.
• Providing a warm, caring atmosphere for children.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues and supporting the management in leading the team.
• Supporting the operation of nursery facilities to ensure high-quality education and care.
• Ensuring adherence to Banana Moon policies, legislative requirements, and educational standards to achieve excellent inspection outcomes.
• Training, mentoring, and supervising staff to promote best practices.
• Creating a safe, welcoming environment where children can thrive and parents feel confident entrusting their children.
• Promoting the nursery's reputation through community engagement and excellent customer service.
• Acting as a designated co-ordinator relevant to your skills, as assigned by the Nursery Manager.

Available full-time schedules include:

• 10-hour shifts
• 8-hour shifts
• Day shifts, Monday to Friday
• Overtime and weekend availability

Nursery Practitioner responsibilities include:

• Safeguarding children and supervising them at all times.
• Building strong partnerships with parents and providing feedback on children's progress.
• Taking on key worker duties, observing and planning for children's needs, and delivering stimulating activities.
• Tracking progress using our Parent App.
• Adhering to nursery policies and procedures.

Benefits include:

• Access to Bupa Employee Assistance Program, offering a free 24-hour confidential helpline.
• Childcare discounts up to 100%.
• Extra day off on or near your birthday.
• Additional annual leave after two years of employment, up to five days.
• Early Learning and Development programs for children.
• Less paperwork to focus more on children.
• Use of tablets linked to our 'Parent App' for instant communication.
• State-of-the-art technology including biometric entry and interactive screens.
• Competitive pay rates based on experience and qualifications.
• Generous holiday entitlement.
• Further training opportunities through Essex County Council.
• Career progression prospects.
• Free DBS check and uniform if hired.