Room Leader

Nursery Room Leader
Job Types: Permanent, Full-time Monday to Friday
Working hours: 40 hours working week
Salary: £31,420 per annum
OVERALL JOB ROLE OF A ROOM LEADER
To deliver and ensure a high standard of learning, development and care for babies/infants.
To manage the day to day running of the room
To ensure the rooms are a safe environment for children, staff and others
To develop partnerships with parents/guardians to increase involvement in their child’s development
To manage your team (1 other person)
DUTIES OF ROOM LEADER
To ensure responsibility for the effective daily running of the rooms
To have a sound knowledge of company policies, procedures and expectations
To act as an excellent role model to the staff team being able to showcase high quality practice in all areas
To take responsibility for excellent hygiene, health and safety and security practice within the nursery
To work co-operatively with the managers, deputy and other room leaders. The Baby Room Leader works very closely with the Infant Room Leader.
To support and lead your room team in planning and providing appropriate daily activities in line with guidance from the EYFS
To uphold the highest level of safeguarding practice and ensure company policies and procedures are adhered to at all times
To manage and supervise observation, assessment and planning in the rooms, ensuring all children are making progress.
To work with outside professionals where required
To work closely with parents and create trusting relationships with all families
QUALIFICATIONS OF ROOM LEADER (ESSENTIAL)
Minimum level 3 in early years or equivalent
Experience in working with under 2s
Knowledge of the Early Years Sector
Good standard of English and Maths
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS OF ROOM LEADER (ESSENTIAL)
2 years or more experience of working in a nursery
Experience of being a key person
Excellent working knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and current Ofsted framework
BEHAVIOURS AND ATTITUDES
Excellent verbal communication skills with staff, children and parents
Able to use written English to write reports and keep clear and accurate records
Basic administrative and IT skills
Effective leadership skills
Ability to work as part of a team
Ability to work under pressure
Able to work on own initiative
Calm and caring nature
Empathy and understanding of children under 5
Reliable
Enthusiastic
Flexible
OTHER USEFUL SKILLS (DESIRABLE)
Paediatric first aid
Safeguarding training
Food hygiene level
BENEFITS
£500 bonus should the nursery retain the Ofsted rating of OUTSTANDING
Enhanced Annual Leave package of 25 days holiday, plus 8 days bank holidays paid
Birthday off after one year of service (paid)
Option to ‘Sell Back’ up to 5-day’s Annual Leave.
Pension
Free lunches prepared by our in-house Chef
2 Year Service Award. A Holiday voucher of £500
5 Year Service Award. A Holiday voucher of £1000
10 Year Service Award Ceremony
TfL Annual Season Ticket Loan:
Cycle to work scheme (tax efficient scheme).
Heated and airconditioned staff room located in the rear of the garden to take a break away from the setting
Reward and Recognition Scheme (Voucher benefit)
Professional Training
Career development plans
Regular one-to-one meetings and support
Employee Assistance Programme
Store discounts
Fully heated and airconditioned throughout the setting
Fantastic Events! (Christmas party, staff brunches, Cheese and Wine evenings, Summer BBQ's !)