Job Description

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Description

Room Leader (Level 3)

Location:

Monkey Puzzle Woodford

Salary:

Starting from 29,000 per annum (dependent on qualification(s) and experience)

Join our caring, welcoming and supportive team at

Monkey Puzzle Woodford.

Why Us?

Our vision is to inspire change through excellence in childcare, creating a positive impact for generations to come. For over 20 years we have been providing children the highest quality of care with unlimited opportunities to grow, learn and develop in our safe and secure environments for.



But don't just take our word for it... we are Great Place to Work Best Workplaces, Best Workplaces for Women 2024 and Best Workplaces for Wellbeing 2022 & 2023

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Key Responsibilities

Requirements of your role?

Support the nursery to grow and perform at a high standard, whilst ensuring that all legislation and EYFS frameworks are adhered to. Create inspirational, creative, and effective learning environments in line with the needs of the children and the nursery. Ensure the safety and welfare of children through a confident knowledge of safeguarding processes and procedures. Implement the EYFS with a good understanding of child development. Report any issues of concern to a senior team member or relevant services. Work in partnership with parents and our partners to ensure our children thrive. Show a positive attitude with children, parents, colleagues and visitors to maintain our happy nursery.


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Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Essentials

Minimum full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification Safeguarding

Great to haves

Working with babies A working knowledge of the key person role Food and Hygiene Level 2 Prevent Duty FGM Paediatric First Aid SENDCO Promoting positive behaviour
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Benefits

People matter at Monkey Puzzle and as a part of our team you will benefit from:

Continued opportunities for professional growth and access to our engaging online training platform



Flexible hours and an understanding that work needs to work for you


Free parking



Childcare discount


Access to free counselling services


Free meals


Companywide events


A wellbeing focused leadership team


Competitive salary


2 annual inset training days


1000 refer a friend scheme


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Safeguarding Statement

Monkey Puzzle Day Nurseries are committed to Keeping children safe; therefore, it is necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record Disclosure and Barred check to be undertaken. All posts involving direct contact with children and vulnerable adults are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected'. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into




account. All candidates will be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions, you may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process. If your application is successful, this self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure & Barring Service before your employment commences.

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About Monkey Puzzle Day Nurseries

Monkey Puzzle Day Nurseries is a renowned brand that offers outstanding day nursery and preschool child care services for children aged 3 months to 5 years old. With over fifteen years of experience, Monkey Puzzle has worked closely with parents, staff, and Ofsted to deliver exceptional childcare, providing children with unlimited opportunities to play, learn, and grow in a safe and secure environment. With a network of carefully designed nurseries across the United Kingdom, Monkey Puzzle is dedicated to supporting families and answering the question, "Where can I find a nursery near me?". Their nurseries are located in various counties and London boroughs, ensuring accessibility for families in different areas. Monkey Puzzle also prioritizes the growth and development of their team members. They offer apprenticeship programs, early years career opportunities, and comprehensive training and development for their staff, resulting in a highly skilled and dedicated team. From babies to preschoolers, Monkey Puzzle caters to the educational and developmental needs of children in each age group. Their curriculum is based on the Early Years Foundation Stage, ensuring that children are well-prepared for their transition to school. Choose Monkey Puzzle for exceptional childcare and a nurturing learning environment for your child's early years.