Job Description

Qualified

Nursery Room Leader

We have a room leader opportunity waiting for you

Purple Jay Nurseries offers the perfect opportunity for those willing to grow within the education sector.

Not only will your work have an impact on the children but also on the teams that you will be managing and influencing for them to give the best of themselves.

We take our learning vocation beyond our activity with children to support our employees' growth.

At Purple Jay we offer a bespoke learning program from every child based on emotional intelligence and innovative learning methods.

If you are a person willing to enhance your skills and grow within the sector you have a place at Purple Jay, we will assist you to fulfil your career and academical achievements with a personalised development plan which will be focus on YOU.

We will welcome your "Can do it" attitude and your communication skills which will not only help you to build meaningful relationship with parents and children but also will create a dynamic and supportive working environment.

Your enthusiasm, team player skills, leadership, and caring advocation are the attributes that we value.

What we offer:

30 Days annual leave (including 8 bank holidays) increasing with length of service. 30% Childcare discount Retailer, restaurant and cinema discounts Access to free counselling sessions Money off Optical and Dental treatments as well as other medical services Free lunch provided daily Increased annual leave for long service Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications and Skills

1+ years of Nursery Room Leader experience (Preferred)

2+ years of Nursery experience (Preferred)

Level 3 Early Years/Childcare Diploma (full and relevant)

Knowledge of OFSTED standards

Excellent knowledge of the EYFS

Good time management skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong people management skills

Knowledge and understanding of equal opportunities / SENCO etc.

Key Responsibilities

Act as a key person

Carry out observations, assessments and planning for key children and support the staff team with their key children

Promote a high standard of quality within the nursery, including practice, environment and resources to meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage

Support the transition of children into the nursery and then onto the next room

Build positive relationships with children, their families and colleagues

Support the staff working in the room with their own personal development

Develop and maintain professional working relationships with relevant external agencies where appropriate

Ensure that all children are kept safe, and that staff are confident to follow safeguarding procedures

Adhere to all company policies and procedures and ensure they are also adhered to by all staff

In conjunction with the management team identify, address and support in individual training needs and self-development such as supervisions and appraisals

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 30,000.00-32,500.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Childcare Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Health & wellbeing programme Store discount
Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday
Experience:

childcare: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person