Job Description

We are seeking a natural leader who has a passion for engaging a team and is full of fun ideas! As a room leader, you will be key to engaging a dynamic team to continue to create a safe, comforting and enabling environment for the children within our care.

The role will be within our 2 year old room where we encourage the children to develop their independent skills in a safe and fun way alongside the key physical, personal and social and Communication skills.

Job Summary

Qualified to a minimum of Level 3

A commitment to continual professional development, undertaking additional training as required

Develop an excellent understanding of the philosophy and ethos of The Blue Strawberry Kids Day Care Ltd

Working within an equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory manner at all times

Have a strong and open commitment to safeguard and protect all children in our care

Administer First Aid as appropriate; on the condition that a full and relevant paediatric First Aid Certificate is in place

Ensure that all accidents are managed appropriately and recorded on relevant documentation

Upholding a safe environment for the children; having good knowledge of all risk assessments and COSH regulations.

Responsible for organising the safe evacuation of children and staff during a fire drill remaining calm at all times

Delegate roles throughout the day to ensure a safe and clean environment

Maintain and uphold a clean, safe and hygienic working environment for the children

Uphold quality customer service in relation to the children, parents and potential customers

Encourage parental involvement and initiate close liaisons with parents.

Deal with complaints from parents as necessary

Responsibilities for ensuring that the weekly planning is completed, assuring that all staff have an opportunity to participate.

Model best practice, engaging in play and interactions with the children continuously; the children must always be a priority and at the centre of all actions undertaken

Providing safe, creative, appropriate play opportunities, preparation of activities and organising the planning to meet children's individual needs.

Ensure that children's progress is tracked appropriately, such as on entry reports and 2 year checks.

Undertake the role of a key worker for small groups of children providing you are based permanently in a room.

Lead, manage, guide and support your team to ensure that they remain enthusiastic and motivated in their own roles.

Develop appropriate relationships with work colleagues, ensuring that positive working environments and effective communication within the team is maintained.

Manage staff welfare issues initially prior to involving a Senior Manager

Effectively integrate new colleagues into the working environment, inducting them as appropriate..

Attend staff meetings as required.

In order to apply for this job, please email us at info@thebluestrawberry.com and request the job application form which you will then return to us. Alternatively you can call on 01926 886900 to request an application form. We are a safer recruitment company and this is the only way to apply for the position.

Our nursery can offer:

Competitive rates of pay Annual leave incentive Career progression for ambitious team members Regular training opportunities 75 % Discounted childcare Induction upon joining the team Paediatric First Aid Training
The Blue Strawberry is an equal opportunities employer who is committed to promoting the welfare and safety of our children. All successful applications will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and subject to references.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 28,267.20 per year

Benefits:

Childcare Company events Company pension Employee discount
Experience:

Childcare: 1 year (preferred) Management: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person