Job Description

We are looking for a Room Leader to join the ECCC family!

We are an independent charity in the heart of Easton committed to quality, child-centred early education. Our children love the centre for its huge garden which inspires risky and messy play of all kinds. Attached to our excellent outdoor provision we have a studio offering woodwork, clay and other medias as well as an allotment. We are hoping to reintroduce Forest School in the summer.

We are proud of the role we play as educators in our community and are dedicated to developing quality practice and thinking about the 'bigger picture'. Leaders have a huge influence on ECCC's policy and practice.

All leaders have opportunities to develop their own knowledge and skills in all aspects of early education through regular training (in house and externally) as well as attending 6-weekly supervisions. We want to know what inspires your passion in Early Years and do what we can to keep that fire burning- if there is a particular area of practice you'd be interested in taking a lead in we want to hear from you!

You will encourage and motivate a team of staff, drawing on their skills and interests to maintain the best possible learning opportunities and environments available to our children. You will work with an allocated budget to meet your cohort's needs.

Anti-racist practice and trauma informed approaches are at the heart of everything we do, from our curriculum and learning environment all the way through to our policies, leadership approaches and staff wellbeing commitments.

If you would like to a tour of our vibrant setting or to chat to any of the team, please get in contact, we would love to show you around! Please take a look at our website to see what our staff team have to say about our wonderful Centre.

Working at ECCC you can benefit from...

7+ weeks annual leave (guaranteed 2 weeks at Christmas) Regular supervisions to support your well-being Free tasty meals and snacks from our in-house chef Anniversary pay bonus Employee discount Time off in lieu for meetings and training Generous company pension scheme Enhances sick pay Free on-site parking Plenty of opportunities for professional development and career progression A vibrant and culturally diverse setting A management team that prioritises your well-being Free uniform Flu jab Employee Assistance Programme Bright HR Discounts
Some things to know about ECCC:

- Our Centre was established in 1985 and moved to its current location in 1999. We are an independent charity who is able to react quickly to changes and adapt our approaches to best suit children, family and staff needs.

- Our vision is to provide 'a sense of belonging not just fitting in'. We explore 'mirrors' representing ourselves and 'windows' into other cultures through food, stories and lively events.

- We fully embrace diversity and the different perspectives, interests and strengths that make everyone unique.

-We comprise of Bumblebees and Butterflies (6mths-2yrs), Sunshine (2-3 yrs) and Rainbow (Preschool). We have three gardens including one large outdoor space, plus a community allotment plot.

Easton Community Children's Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups and those which reflect our community.

Minimum requirements:

Approved Level 3 EY Qualification or above

At least two years' UK Early Years experience

At least one years' experience of leading an area of practice

ECCC is committed to Safeguarding and inclusive & anti-discriminatory practice as a service provider & employee.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: 29,705.13 - 30,805.32

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 29,703.13-30,805.32 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Company events Discounted or free food Employee discount Enhanced maternity leave Free flu jabs Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Sick pay
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Experience:

Childcare: 1 year (required) Management/Leadership: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

Early Years/Education Qualification (Level 3 or higher) (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person