We are recruiting for an experienced, energetic and motivated
Room Leader
for our beautiful Baby Room. Presence, confidence, resilience and empathy are key attributes as well as as proven ability to implement an ambitious curriculum and mentor your team.
Why Puddle Jumpers?
We are a growing small group of nurseries in the heart of East London, we are passionate about early education, we are fun, we are creative, we are kind, we take risks, and we reward our children and our teams.
Our blended approach to learning supports children to be confident, independent free thinkers, the next generation of glory makers. Our approach is simple. Help children to move, Help children to think, Help children to finish what they start, Help children to remember, Help children to understand life, Help children to know who they are. That's the Puddle Jumpers Way, that's our science.
What are we looking for?
The Room Leader plays an important part in this vision and will be the driver behind ensuring the children are provided with a stimulating programme of activities to enhance their learning and encourage their curiosity. You will lead a team of staff. You will have experience leading a busy room and inspiring your team. You will be equally adventurous, have bundles of energy and a passion for the importance of children learning though play.
To show our appreciation for your dedication you can expect:
29,000 - 32,000 annual salary dependant on experience
Paid Overtime
Access to dedicated training and development
Free daily lunch freshly cooked by our on site chef
Supportive working environment with a welcoming, friendly and like-minded team
Main Duties include but are not limited to:
To play a key role in implementing the vision and ethos of the nursery, setting out very high expectations with a clear focus on children's achievement.
To work closely with the nursery's Management team on the implementation of the pre-school Curriculum
Manage delegated aspects of the nursery's activities in accordance with policies and practice, under the overall direction of the management team.
To be responsible for the supervision and management of staff in the room
To inspire, motivate and influence staff, demonstrated through role modelling and actively promoting strong reflective practice by staff that is underpinned by a range of early year's theoretical frameworks.
To contribute to staff development by undertaking effective support and ensure staff maintain high professional standards.
Ensure children are provided with a safe, caring and stimulating environment in accordance with local authority and Ofsted requirements and ensure staff work within the parameters of safeguarding children.
To carry out high quality observations, planning and assessments using the EYFS Birth-Five bandings, identifying next steps for children's learning. Ensure children's files are kept up to date and regular reports are completed to ensure effective communication with colleagues and parents
To work in partnership with parents, and ensure that other staff foster and develop good relationships, and actively involve them in all aspects of their children's care and learning both within the setting and at home
You will work 40 hours across 4 days
Essential Experience & Skills Required:
CACHE / NNEB/ NVQ level 3 or equivalent
Minimum 3 years' post qualification experience
Minimum 1 years' experience in a nursery as a room leader
Excellent people management skills
Significant and recent experience of working with children aged 0 to 5 years
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: 29,000.00-32,000.00 per year
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Experience:
Room leader: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
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