Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and confident Room Leader who brings expertise, leadership, and a strong understanding of early years practice to the role.

Act as Room Leader and to implement the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Montessori curriculum. Provide high standards of quality within the nursery including the environment, resources and experiences offered to children. Lead planning for the EYFS and Montessori curriculum and maintain accurate and effective children's records. Promote and facilitate partnership with parents/carers and other family members. Support the development of good practice with regard to special needs and inclusion. Work with the Childcare and Education team to continuously improve quality of childcare and education. Ensure that children are kept safe and that staff understand, and when necessary follow Child Protection Procedures. Ensure that the nutritional needs of the children are met and that Food Safety Regulations are complied with. Work with area SENCOs, EYFS advisors, health professionals and local Sure Start programmes as appropriate. Comply with the statutory framework for the EYFS or relevant statutory regulations for Scotland and Wales, relevant legislation including the Children Act 1989 and 2004. Develop and maintain highly professional working relationships with advisory teachers, schools, area SENCOs and other agencies. Ensure the effective implementation of key person procedures within their rooms and to be a key person carrying out all related responsibilities in building relationships with a small group of children and their families. Remain abreast of current developments in childcare and education policy and practice.
2. 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. Adhere to Health and Safety policies, to manage risk and ensure that any remedial action is taken immediately. Be fully aware of all emergency and security procedures e.g. fire precautions, security, dropping off and collection of children. Operate the highest standard of hygiene and cleanliness in the bedding and nappy changing area and food surface areas. Assist in maintaining the nursery buildings, resources and equipment to a high standard reporting maintenance or cleaning issues appropriately and promptly.
3. Operational

Promote the nursery to current parents and potential customers. Support the manager and staff during inspections by regulatory bodies and to assist in the implementation of any recommendations. Support and supervise room staff with their day to day duties. Support and mentor staff and students. Work with other room leaders also implementing the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum to ensure a consistent approach. Be responsible for participating in all self-development activities including appraisals, supervisions etc.

Company Benefits

The Company offers competitive salaries with annual reviews plus:

30 days holiday plus your birthday off Refer a family or friend 500 awarded on registration 50% childcare Discount Pension Contribution Scheme 2 off site team building days Uniform allowance Training and up-skilling and paid study leave pending on the course.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 27,000.00 per year

Experience:

Room Leader: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person