Job Description

Would you like to be part of an Ofsted rated

OUTSTANDING

Team?

Imagine a place where curiosity blossoms and where every day feels like a new adventure. Welcome to our nursery, a haven of creativity and growth, where we don't just care for children--we inspire them.

Job Types:

Permanent, Full-time Monday to Friday

Working hours:

40 hours working week

Salary:

31,420

This role is for a Room Leader for either our Baby or Infant Room, depending on your age group preference.

OVERALL JOB ROLE

To deliver and ensure a high standard of learning, development and care for babies or infants (0-2) To manage the day to day running of the room To ensure that the rooms are a safe environment for children, staff and others To develop partnerships with parents/carers to increase involvement in their child's development To manage your team (1-2 members of staff)

DUTIES

To ensure responsibility for the effective daily running of the baby or infant room To have a sound knowledge of company policies, procedures and expectations To act as an excellent role model to the staff team, being able to showcase high-quality practice in all areas To take responsibility for excellent hygiene, health and safety and security practice within the nursery To work cooperatively with the manager, deputy and other room managers To support and lead your room team in planning and providing appropriate daily activities in line with guidance from the EYFS To uphold the highest level of safeguarding practice and ensure company policies and procedures are adhered to at all times To manage and supervise observation, assessment and planning in your room, ensuring all children are making progress To work with outside professionals where required To work closely with parents and create trusting relationships with all families

QUALIFICATIONS (ESSENTIAL)

Minimum of Level 3 in early years or equivalent Experience in working with babies or under 2's. Knowledge of the Early Years Sector Good standard of English and Maths at GCSE A-C or equivalent Pedatric first Aid Certificate (if qualification was received after 2016)

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS (ESSENTIAL)

2 years or more experience working in a nursery or similar environment Experience of being a key person Excellent working knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and current Ofsted framework

PERSONAL STYLE AND BEHAVIOUR

Excellent verbal communication skills with staff, children and parents Able to use written English to write reports and keep clear and accurate records Basic administrative and IT skills Effective leadership skills Ability to work as part of a team Ability to work under pressure Able to work on own initiative Calm and caring nature Empathy and understanding of children under 5 Reliable Enthusiastic Flexible

OTHER USEFUL SKILLS (DESIRABLE)

Paediatric first aid Safeguarding training Food hygiene Manual handling SENCO experience

Baby Room Leader

500 bonus should the nursery maintain the Ofsted rating of OUTSTANDING Enhanced Annual Leave package of 25 days holiday, plus 8 days bank holidays paid Birthday off after one year of service (paid) Option to 'Sell Back' up to 5-day's Annual Leave. Pension Free lunches prepared by our in-house Chef 2 Year Service Award. A Holiday voucher of 500 5 Year Service Award. A Holiday voucher of 1000 10 Year Service Award Ceremony TfL Annual Season Ticket Loan: Cycle to work scheme (tax efficient scheme). Heated and air-conditioned staff room located in the rear of the garden to take a break away from the setting Reward and Recognition Scheme (Voucher benefit) Professional Training Career development plans Regular one-to-one meetings and support Employee Assistance Programme Store discounts Fully heated and air-conditioned throughout the setting Fantastic Events! (Christmas party, staff brunches, Cheese and Wine evenings, Summer BBQ's !)
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 31,420.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Bereavement leave Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Employee mentoring programme Health & wellbeing programme Paid volunteer time Store discount Transport links
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Application question(s):

Are you within a 45 minute commute to SE6?
Experience:

Room Leader: 1 year (preferred)
Language:

Fluent English (required)
Licence/Certification:

Level 3 EYFS Qualification (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 06/05/2025
Expected start date: 11/05/2025