Job Description

Nursery Room Leader: Catford

Salary: 31420 per year

Working hours: 40 hours working week

Amazing opportunity to work at an Ofsted Outstanding setting!

Age Group: Under 2's Room

BENEFITS

500 bonus should the nursery achieve 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 airconditioned 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 airconditioned throughout the setting Fantastic Events! (Christmas party, staff brunches, Cheese and Wine evenings, Summer BBQ's !)
OVERALL JOB ROLE

To deliver and ensure a high standard of learning, development and care for babies To manage the day to day running of the Under 2's Room To ensure the rooms are a safe environment for children, staff and others To develop partnerships with parents/guardians to increase involvement in their child's development To manage your team (1 other person)
DUTIES

To ensure responsibility for the effective daily running of the rooms 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 co-operatively with the managers, deputy and other room leaders. 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 the rooms, 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 level 3 in early years or equivalent Experience in working with babies/under 2s Knowledge of the Early Years Sector Good standard of English and Maths
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS (ESSENTIAL)

2 years or more experience of working in a nursery Experience of being a key person Excellent working knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and current Ofsted framework
If you meet the criteria for this position we would love to hear from you, please apply today!

Best Start Recruitment are here to help you to make the right choice in your next career move - if you meet the criteria set above, or would like Early Years Career advice please apply ASAP for an informal and confidential chat.

We currently have Nursery Manager, Deputy Nursery Manager, Montessori, QTS, Room Leader and Nursery Nurse / Nursery Practitioner vacancies, please reach out for more information or send your CV to us today!

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 31,420.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday
Application question(s):

Do you have a valid early years qualification?
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 3268532