Room Manager - Lead Early Years Team (30% Discount)

Cherubs Nurseries; Ilkeston; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30% childcare discount

22 days annual leave + bank holidays

Annual me day after 1 year

Electric car scheme

Employee assistance programme

Free lunch

Job summary

Cherubs Nurseries is seeking an experienced Room Manager to lead a room/unit and coach both Apprentices and qualified Educators. You will drive everyday excellence, balance needs of children, parents, your team and the business, and take on a Designated Role within the nursery.

Expect a supportive environment with childcare discounts, generous annual leave and opportunities to contribute to a kept robust curriculum across our nurseries.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day running of the room/unit to Cherubs Nurseries standards.
• Lead, coach and develop Apprentices and Qualified Early Years Educators.
• Maintain the Nursery App including child profiles and diary/logs.
• Promote high standards of presentation and personal hygiene for children.
• Maintain room/unit presentation, displays, storage and furniture.
• Oversee snacks and mealtimes following policy.
• Support the Head of Nursery with the Key Person System and transitions.
• Allocate daily and weekly tasks to your team with appropriate responsibilities.
• Lead daily handovers as the main point of contact for families.
• Meet monthly with the Head of Nursery to align on aims and plans.
• Keep Educators updated with nursery updates and changes.
• Undertake a Designated Role tailored to your nursery.
• Assist in planning nursery events like Summer Fair and Graduation.
• Take responsibility for room checks, forms and assessments on time.
• Understand and communicate Cherubs policies and procedures.
• Address parent feedback and involve the Head of Nursery when needed.
• Administer First Aid properly and keep records.
• Identify and support children with SEND or EAL with parents and SENDCo.
• Lead All About Me and Settling In for new children and transitions.
• Onboard new Educators and upskill the team to Cherubs standards.
• Advocate for your team and share positive feedback in briefs and trainings.
• Prepare the team for internal audits and Ofsted inspections.

Job description

Cherubs Nurseries is seeking an experienced Room Manager to lead a room/unit and coach both Apprentices and qualified Educators. You will drive everyday excellence, balance needs of children, parents, your team and the business, and take on a Designated Role within the nursery.

Expect a supportive environment with childcare discounts, generous annual leave and opportunities to contribute to a kept robust curriculum across our nurseries.