Job Description

We are looking for a fun, caring and responsible person to join our team at Norwood House Nursery (Kidzcare).

Our nursery cater for children aged 3 months - 5 years. We are open from 8am - 6pm and are looking for a room leader to join our team, full time which is 4 working days between Monday and Friday.

Our Willows Room Leader works with our two year olds and is responsible for coordinating planning, day-to-day organisation, and operation of the nursery room. Your role is to assist in providing high quality play opportunities and care for children in an inclusive environment and in accordance with the ethos of Kidzcare.

You are expected to support and assist all staff members in continued development and guidance. The role requires the candidate to confidently lead a small team.

Main Duties Include: -

Have professional knowledge of young children and be aware and act upon the individual children's needs within the nursery. Impart this knowledge onto the team by demonstrating and sharing good practice. Develop a stable, friendly, and trusting relationship with the children. Ensure the room team mirror this relationship. Have a good working knowledge of the child centered approach, and the relevant curriculum for your age group. Impart this knowledge onto the team. Plan and provide a variety of stimulating play and development opportunities and activities which will aid the social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development of the children in line with the relevant curriculum. Use observation skills to gain knowledge and record the development of the children in your care. Use this knowledge to prepare developmental reports and up to date personal profiles for children. Ensure this good practice is being carried out in the team. Plan for activities based on individual child's needs using next steps and evaluation. Compliance with Care Inspectorate regulations and SSSC codes of practice

Company Benefits;

Nursery uniform provided; Tunic, Polo Shirts, T-shirts and Fleeces. Staff are encouraged to join our children in sharing delicious homecooked lunches, breakfasts and snacks. Health Assured: Employee Assist Programme 50% Childcare Discount Paid Company Social Events and teambuilding - Christmas, Summer BBQ. Performance-based reward scheme Paid internal and external training opportunities - company training academy Support with funding for qualifications and further learning opportunities Regular incentives, early finish voucher opportunities and employee of the month rewards.
Please visit our website for more details: https://www.kidzcare.org

The successful applicant will be subject to PVG check and must also be willing to register with the SSSC and meet registration conditions.

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: From 13.60 per hour

Experience:

Leadership: 1 year (preferred) Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

SVQ 3 (preferred)
Work Location: In person