Job Description

Nursery Room / Team Leader

Little Foot Day Nursery is looking for a passionate and experienced Room Leader to become a member of our team. You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of your room as the room leader, ensuring that all children receive a rich and stimulating play experience.

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

To work as room leader and to implement the EYFS.

To provide high standards of quality within the nursery including the environment, resources and experiences offered to children.

To lead planning and maintain accurate and effective children's records.

To promote and facilitate partnership with parents/carers and other family members.

To support the development of good practice with regard to special needs and inclusion.

To comply with all the relevant legislation including the Children Act 1989 and 2004 and company policies and procedures at all times.

To remain abreast of current developments in childcare and education policy and practice.

Observing activities being carried out and feeding back constructively to the team setting realistic targets to support and ensure the needs of children are met.

Managing and maintaining administration requirements

Role modelling good practice activities in the room and outside.

Peer observations of staff, Joint observations of staff with room leaders, Joint observations of children alongside staff.

To work in close partnership with the manager to ensure a consistent approach throughout the nursery.

To take a lead role in the overall curriculum of the nursery and to be actively involved in supporting new initiatives as and when necessary. Carry out spot checks of the quality of planning, observations and learning journeys.

Essential Criteria:

Level 3 in a relevant Childcare/ Early Years course

Must have at least 2 years' experience within Early Years.

Extensive knowledge of Safeguarding

Experience of working in partnership with parents and outside agencies.

An excellent knowledge of the EYFS and experience of working with children and families

Desirable Criteria:

Early Years Professional Status (EYPS), Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS)

Experience of leading and supporting staff teams in improving practice

A higher level qualification in Early years and Education

Any offer of employment is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and two references (one of which must be your previous employer).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 26,000.00 per year

Benefits:

On-site parking
Work Location: In person