Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a creative and reflective Room Leader with the ability to implement new ideas and use a range of strategies to continually improve practice and support the management team. You will perform an important role caring for children, maintaining a high quality, stimulating learning environment, supervising staff, and imparting your knowledge and skills to others.

Responsibilities

To assist in the development and support of other staff members by communicating effectively, sharing knowledge and experience, delegating tasks appropriately, identifying training needs, leading meetings - with support from the nursery manager. To be part of a team that provides a purposeful, stimulating environment that is rich in learning opportunities, both indoors and outdoors. Activities should consider children's abilities, interests, language, and cultural backgrounds. To co-operate and work effectively with the manager, taking on additional responsibilities/duties and positively promoting developments in policies and procedures to team members. Promote positive relationships in the early years setting. To be responsible for the welfare of all children in your designated room, organising systems to ensure consistent, high- quality care. Be a key person by carrying out all related responsibilities such as building relationships with a small group of children and their families.

Essential Criteria

Education & Qualifications - Minimum Level 3, meeting the 'full and relevant' criteria for working in early years. A minimum of 1 year post qualification experience. Knowledge of the statutory requirements of legislation, including the EYFS Statutory Framework, Child Protection, Safeguarding, British Values, Equal Opportunities and Health and Safety. Knowledge and proven practical experience of implementing good quality learning opportunities. Enthusiasm and knowledge of Outdoor learning. The ability to work as part of a team.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 14.65 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Employee discount Gym membership Private medical insurance
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 06/06/2025
Reference ID: Room Leader