Job Description

Room Leader -

Job Type:

Permanent, Full-time (Monday to Friday)

Working Hours:

40 hours per week

Salary:

31,420 per annum

Overall Job Role

Deliver and ensure a high standard of learning, development, and care for babies and infants. Manage the day-to-day running of the room. Ensure the environment is safe for children, staff, and visitors. Develop positive partnerships with parents and guardians to support children's development. Lead and support your team.

Key Duties

Oversee the effective daily running of the room. Maintain a strong understanding of company policies, procedures, and expectations. Act as a positive role model, demonstrating high-quality practice in all areas. Ensure excellent hygiene, health and safety, and safeguarding standards are maintained. Work collaboratively with management and other room leaders. Support and lead your team in planning and delivering activities aligned with the EYFS framework. Supervise observation, assessment, and planning processes to ensure all children make progress. Liaise with external professionals when required. Build trusting relationships with families and promote open communication.

Qualifications (Essential)

Minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education or equivalent. Sound knowledge of the Early Years sector. Good standard of English and Maths.

Relevant Experience and Skills (Essential)

At least 2 years' experience working in a nursery or similar early years setting. Experience as a key person. Strong understanding of the EYFS and current Ofsted framework.

Behaviours and Attitudes

Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to maintain accurate records and reports. Basic administrative and IT skills. Effective leadership and teamwork abilities. Calm, caring, and empathetic approach. Reliable, enthusiastic, and flexible. Able to work under pressure and on own initiative.

Desirable Skills

Paediatric First Aid certificate. Safeguarding training. Food Hygiene Level 2. SENCO experience.

Benefits

Performance bonus linked to Ofsted outcomes. Enhanced annual leave (25 days plus bank holidays). Birthday off after one year of service (paid). Option to sell back up to 5 days of annual leave. Pension scheme. Free staff meals. Long-service awards and recognition scheme. Professional training and career development opportunities. Regular one-to-one support and supervision. Employee Assistance Programme. Staff discounts and wellness initiatives.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 31,420.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Discounted or free food Employee discount Employee mentoring programme Financial planning services Health & wellbeing programme Referral programme Transport links
Work Location: In person