Job Description

Jo Jo's Day Care Nursery Ltd - Canterbury are currently recruiting for an experienced, motivated Baby Room Leader to work in our 'New Early Years Setting' in Canterbury, Kent.

We currently run a nursery setting in Herne Bay and are rated as 'Good' by Ofsted. This is a very well known setting in the area and has been operating since 2008.

We are looking for team players to lead other qualified and experienced staff to make sure the room will run smoothly and effectively for all families.

The successful applicant will be passionate about working in childcare.

You will be required to run the room and support the staff team.

You will have the experience of working in a busy nursery or early years environment and have a good understanding of best practice.

This is a full time and permanent position, working Monday to Friday, minimum 40 hours per week, all year round..

You will be a self-motivated, flexible individual, who can work well within a team or on your own.

This is NOT a Term Time Only position.

Due to a high level of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted.

Responsibilities and Duties

Some of your duties and responsibilities will include:

To achieve and maintain high standards of care and education To lead the team within your room in planning the curriculum and looking at reflective practice To complete Supervision within your room To have a good knowledge of the Key Person system To have an ability to confidently carry out observations, assessments and planning for Key Children To plan, prepare and review the curriculum with your team reflective of the EYFS To ensure all policies and procedures are implemented and adhered to at all times To ensure the children are cared for in a happy, safe and stimulating environment To work in partnership with the parents and provide good customer service To ensure confidentiality at all times To have the skills to develop relationships with colleagues, with the ability and enthusiasm to work flexibly and as part of a successful team

Qualifications and Skills

What experience and qualifications must I have to apply?

Minimum Level 3 qualification or equivalent Minimum of 2 year post qualifying experience working with children from birth to 5 years. Experience with babies for at least 2 years. Ability to lead a team A sound knowledge of child development for children from birth to five years Understanding of play based approach to children's learning and development Have excellent working knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Good communication skills both written and verbal Create an engaging learning environment Knowledge of child protection procedures A sound knowledge of child protection procedures A positive attitude, good initiative, confident and approachable

Benefits

Jo Jo's Day Care Nursery Limited are part of 'NOW Pension' Scheme

1000 incentive after a 6 month probation period.

Staff benefit from 25% discount on childcare.

Extra one day holiday a year for being a Room Leader on top of normal holiday allowance.

Support with progressing knowledge with a training provider.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.21-13.50 per hour

Benefits:

Company events
Education:

Diploma of Higher Education (preferred)
Experience:

Nursery: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person