Job Description

We are looking to hire a fully qualified Head of room to run our Pre-school room.

You will be based within our Pre-school unit caring for children aged 3-5 years. You would be required to supervise staff and students within the room and plan and carrying out daily activities in line with the EYFS framework, following our curiosity approach. You will be required to take part in 'In the moment planning' carry out observation and next steps in development for your key children. The successful candidate MUST hold an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in

EARLY YEARS

and have experience with Pre-school children, whilst being able to work as part of a team and organise the room, but most of all.....

We are looking for someone who;

Has a warm smiling face that makes every child feel special.
Is able to laugh at jokes they don't understand, or don't find funny!
Preferably has a little bit of quirkiness.
If a child requests that they be a captain of a pirate ship, they will be the best pirate captain they can be!
Feels comfortable telling everybody in the same room as them that they are going to the toilet!
Doesn't have to have the ability to be able to sing in tune, but must have the confidence to sing out of tune in front of a crowd.
Must be able to distribute warm hugs, as and when required.
Must possess the skills required to rapidly count the heads of numerous moving small people. This is of the utmost importance.
Must be comfortable entering public places on the way home from work, with unknown substances on their clothing.
Must have a high level of comfort talking about bodily functions.
Must have the ability to pretend to eat play dough creations realistically. This is an essential requirement along with drinking numerous cups of pretend tea.
Must have the ability to read a ten page story, upside down, with at least 4 interruptions per page.
Must be prepared to have lots of fun in the workplace. Laughter is something you can expect to engage in for a large part of your working day.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: 22,000.00-26,500.00 per year

Expected hours: 34 - 42.5 per week

Schedule:

8 hour shift Holidays Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Bury, BL8 2NX: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Nursery: 2 years (required) Childcare: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 20/06/2025
Expected start date: 14/07/2025