Room Leader/Third Incharge

Childcare Heroes; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare agency is seeking an experienced Nursery Practitioner. The role involves leading a team to ensure high-quality childcare in a supportive environment. Candidates must have NVQ 3 in childcare and strong leadership skills. This opportunity requires commuting to Farnham or Godalming, offering the chance to inspire and manage a dedicated team while fostering children's development.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and manage a team effectively.
• A sound knowledge of child protection procedures.
• Experience of working with children 0-5 years, preferably baby room experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team and maintain high quality of childcare.
• Manage all aspects of the room.
• Safeguard and promote the health, safety, and welfare of children.

Skills

Leadership

Child development understanding

Child protection knowledge

Communication skills

Education

NVQ 3 childcare and education or equivalent

Job description

Overview

This is a fantastic opportunity if you are an experienced Nursery Practitioner and want to progress to the next level, or a Room Leader looking for a new challenge. The right candidate needs to commute to Farnham or Godalming.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team and be responsible for maintaining a high quality of childcare.
• Responsibility for the team's performance.
• Ensuring the children are cared for in a happy and stimulating environment.
• Managing all aspects of the room
• Working in partnership with parents and carers
• Supporting children in their individual routines such as meals, nappies, sleep and outings
• Experience of being a key person including writing assessments and observations
• Safeguarding and promoting the health, safety and welfare of children
• Following and implementing all the policies and procedures set out by the nursery.
• Be able to capture children's learning moments and record them.
• Responsible for leading and supporting a team of Nursery Practitioners, ensuring all Key Person's tasks are completed.

Qualifications, training and experience

• Minimum NVQ 3 childcare and education or recognised equivalent.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and manage a team effectively.
• A sound knowledge of child protection procedures.
• A sound knowledge of child development for children from birth to five years and understanding of the EYFS.
• Experience of working with children 0-5 years, preferably baby room experience.

Other requirements

All successful applicants will be required to have an Enhanced DBS carried out.

As a specialist Childcare agency, we believe that we can only be as successful as our candidates and employees.

That is why we invest 100% in every candidate who registers with us and value all the work carried out by our team.

For more information, please contact me at the office on . Please send your CV to apply for this rewarding role.