Job Description

Room Leader Job description

Reports to Nursery Manager

Key Objective:

To work as a member of the nursery team, showing initiative and creativity to foster an environment which encourages the children's all round development and where high standards of care are provided.

Responsibilities:

Be a reliable member of a team, working co-operatively and with flexibility. Observe each child's progress and report on achievements, looking for progression and continuity. Keep records of each child's day to day activities for parents/colleagues reference. Develop excellent communications with parents/carers, encouraging them to participate in their child's progress and development. Supervise children at play (indoors and outdoors) and at mealtimes. Formulate, operate and evaluate a programme of activities, suitable for the age range of children, following the EYFS framework. Assist with the creation of a stimulating and attractive room environment. Attend Parent meetings, be involved in fundraising events and assist with the promotion of the nursery as required. Formulate, operate and evaluate a programme of activities, suitable for the age range of children, following the EYFS framework. Ensure that required standards, ratios and conditions of registration are maintained at all times. Develop relationships with and utilise the Early Years Partnership for support. Maintain accurate and up to date records for all children including attendance registers and emergency contact numbers etc. Organise and attend regular parents' meetings and open days. Assist with the care, maintenance and security of equipment and toys within the Nursery. Be a key person carrying out all related responsibilities in building relationships with a small group of children and their families.

Health and Safety


Undertake a shared responsibility for health, safety and cleanliness throughout the Nursery. Ensure the general cleanliness of the children at all times, this includes- noses, faces, toileting and clothing care. Operate the highest standards of hygiene and cleanliness in the bedding, nappy changing and food service areas. Be familiar with all emergency and security procedures, e.g. Fire Procedures, routines for dropping of and collecting children and marking the register. To be responsible for recording accidents in the accident book.

You will also be expected to undertake other reasonable duties as requested by the Nursery Manager.



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