Room Leader/Third in Charge

UCM Recruitment; Greater London; Presencial; GBP 23.000 - 31.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

UCM Recruitment is seeking an experienced Nursery Room Leader / Third in Charge for a welcoming Early Years setting in London. The role focuses on leading the room, delivering high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS, and maintaining positive relationships with families.

This is a term-time only, 40-hour-per-week role with school holidays off, offering strong leadership development while continuing to be actively involved in children's learning and development.

Formación

• Level 3 Early Years qualification or equivalent.
• Experience as Room Leader, Senior Practitioner or Third in Charge is beneficial.

Responsabilidades

• Taking responsibility for the day-to-day running of the nursery room.
• Leading, supporting and motivating the room team to maintain high standards of care and education.
• Assisting the nursery management team with daily operations and staff deployment.
• Supporting the planning and delivery of engaging learning experiences in line with the EYFS.
• Creating a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment where children can thrive.
• Monitoring children's individual learning, development and wellbeing.
• Acting as a key person and maintaining positive relationships with children and their families.
• Completing observations and assessments to support children's progress.
• Supporting colleagues through mentoring, guidance and professional development.
• Maintaining high standards of safeguarding, health and safety and nursery procedures.
• Assisting with the smooth running of the wider nursery and taking on additional leadership responsibilities when required.
• Working closely with the management team to support continuous improvement across the setting.

Educación

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Descripción del empleo

We are recruiting for an experienced and motivated Nursery Room Leader / Third in Charge to join a welcoming Early Years setting. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident childcare professional looking to take on greater leadership responsibilities whilst remaining actively involved in children's learning and development.

The position offers 40 hours per week on a term-time-only basis, providing an attractive work-life balance with school holidays off. This opportunity would suit an established Room Leader or a strong Senior Early Years Practitioner looking to progress into a more senior position within nursery management.

You will be:

• Taking responsibility for the effective day-to-day running of the nursery room
• Leading, supporting and motivating the room team to maintain high standards of care and education
• Assisting the nursery management team with daily operations and staff deployment
• Supporting the planning and delivery of engaging learning experiences in line with the EYFS
• Creating a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment where children can thrive
• Monitoring children's individual learning, development and wellbeing
• Acting as a key person and maintaining positive relationships with children and their families
• Completing observations and assessments to support children's progress
• Supporting colleagues through mentoring, guidance and professional development
• Maintaining high standards of safeguarding, health and safety and nursery procedures
• Assisting with the smooth running of the wider nursery and taking on additional leadership responsibilities when required
• Working closely with the management team to support continuous improvement across the setting

The successful candidate will ideally hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification or equivalent and have strong experience working within a nursery or Early Years setting. Previous experience as a Room Leader, Senior Practitioner or Third in Charge would be particularly beneficial.

You will have a thorough understanding of the EYFS, safeguarding and child development, alongside excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills. We are looking for someone proactive, approachable and confident in supporting a team whilst delivering high-quality childcare.

Working pattern: Term-time only

Hours: 40 hours per week