**ROOM LEADER - STEPPING STONES NURSERY HAZELGROVE/BRAMHALL**

MiChild Group; Stockport; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within a forward-thinking nursery group seeking a passionate third in charge. This role involves supporting daily operations, ensuring compliance with educational standards, and fostering a positive environment for both staff and children. With a strong focus on career progression and well-being, this position offers exceptional benefits including generous holiday entitlement and fully funded training opportunities. Join a supportive team dedicated to making a difference in children's lives and enjoy a fulfilling career in early years education.

Benefits

50% staff discount on childcare fees

Exceptional holiday entitlement

Career progression opportunities

Staff well-being programme

Monthly Staff Treats

Free staff meals and refreshments

Recognition awards

Company events

Free branded staff uniform

Fully funded accredited training

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 in Childcare required.
• Previous management experience in a nursery is essential.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with managers and work as part of the nursery team.
• Make decisions on nursery operations in the absence of management.
• Ensure compliance with Early Years Foundation Stage standards.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Professionalism

Creativity

Education

Level 3 in Childcare

Job description

JOINING BONUS £300 T&C APPLY

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the MiChild group. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated third in charge to work in our wonderful Stepping Stones nursery based in Stockport.

Company benefits:

• Staff discount on childcare fees - 50%!
• Exceptional holiday entitlement package with long service benefits year on year.
• Company incentives such as additional holiday days for 100% attendance
• Career progression opportunities and a training programme based around you.
• Staff well-being programme including weekly staff well-being drop-ins, staff room where you can unwind during your break, access to free exercise sessions and healthy recipes on our well-being platform.
• Monthly Staff Treats
• Staff meals and refreshments throughout the day
• Staff appreciation and recognition awards (such as 1 year service, 5 years service, 10 year service, employee of the month, staff shout-outs etc.)
• Company events (such as annual awards night, NMT awards, Day Nursery Awards etc.)
• Free branded staff uniform
• Fully funded accredited training such as Paediatric First Aid, Level 2 in Safeguarding and many more!
• Employer contribution to pension scheme

Role and responsibilities:

• To liaise with the managers on a daily basis.
• To work as part of the nursery team.
• To make decisions on the day-to-day running of the nursery in the absence of a Manager and deputy manager.
• To follow all the nursery's administrative procedures.
• To be a positive role model to other staff throughout the nursery.
• To have a thorough working knowledge of the nursery's policies and procedures.
• To assist in the training of staff within the nursery.
• In the absence of a Manager and deputy manager, to manage staffing levels and to deploy staff where necessary throughout the setting.
• To attend meetings as part of the management team.
• To be flexible with shifts and staying behind to ensure all shifts are covered in the event of staff sickness.
• To ensure that the nursery consistently meets the requirements set out in the Early Years Foundation Stage to a minimum good standard.
• To monitor any safeguarding issues following local authority procedures.
• Prepare the nursery for Ofsted inspections and action any recommendations made by the inspector ensuring a minimum good grade is awarded.

Requirements:

• Level 3 in Childcare as a minimum.
• Previous management or room leading experience in a nursery environment.
• Enthusiasm, professionalism and creativity.

Salary:

From £12.40 - negotiable depending on experience.