Job Description

Room Leader

HappyWoods Nursery has an exciting new working opportunity for a Room Leader in our Baby Room or Toddler Room in the borough of Lewisham - Lee area. The successful candidate must be able to take responsibility for implementing the welfare, learning and development requirements for a group of children in a designated room within the nursery.

Experience and Knowledge needed

Minimum Level 3 Early Years Qualification Minimum 2 years' experience of working with children Confident in safeguarding knowledge Strong focus on continuing professional development SEN knowledge and experience is desirable An enhanced disclosure confirming suitability to work with children

Key Responsibilities

Take responsibility for the effective daily supervision of the designated room, in accordance with the requirements of HappyWoods Nursery policies, the EYFS Statutory Framework and all other relevant legislation. Implement policies and procedures to ensure the welfare requirements of the EYFS Statutory Framework are met. Plan appropriate experiences for the children in line with the nurseries policy on care, learning and play, to meet the learning and development requirements of the EYFS Statutory Framework. In conjunction with the manager and deputy manager, ensure that all required standards, ratios and conditions of registration are maintained at all times within the designated room. Implement the nurseries key person system within the designated room. Provide effective liaison with parents on a day-to-day basis regarding the welfare, learning and development of the children in the designated room. Take responsibility for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and tidiness in the designated room, and throughout the nursery, at all times. Assist the deputy/manager in ensuring all staff in the designated room receive appropriate mentoring, coaching, training and supervision in accordance with their individual development needs. Undertake any other duties as agreed with the Nursery Manager/Deputy. Participate in the nurseries performance management review process and access any necessary meetings, training or professional development.

Benefits

Competitive Salary Flexible working hours - individually negotiated 28 days plus half a day per year worked holiday per year, including Bank Holidays, rises each full year at April up to 30 days Full induction training A commitment to fully funded CPD - incl. Food Hygiene, First Aid, Health & Safety, Child Protection, Equal Opportunities, etc, - all provided free of charge for all staff Full/Part Funded Qualifications by agreement with real opportunities for career progression Auto-enrolment Pension Scheme Birthday off as a treat Hot staff lunch provided when on duty 50% childcare discount Free Flu Jab Uniform - polo, fleece & jacket - all provided free of charge for all staff Sick Pay Scheme - eligible after one years' service 'Refer a New Recruit' Scheme

If this sounds like the type of vacancy you feel you have been looking for, then apply today! or email your most up to date CV to

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 29,000.00-32,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Childcare Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Flexitime Free parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

London SE12 0RE: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:

Nursery: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

Do you have a Level 3 Early Years (required)
Work Location: In person