Job Description

Job Types:

Permanent, Full-time Monday to Friday

Working hours:

40 hours working week

Salary:

31,420 per annum

OVERALL JOB ROLE

To deliver and ensure a high standard of learning, development and care for babies/infants.

To manage the day to day running of the room

To ensure the rooms are a safe environment for children, staff and others

To develop partnerships with parents/guardians to increase involvement in their child's development

To manage your team (1 other person)

DUTIES

To ensure responsibility for the effective daily running of the rooms

To have a sound knowledge of company policies, procedures and expectations

To act as an excellent role model to the staff team being able to showcase high quality practice in all areas

To take responsibility for excellent hygiene, health and safety and security practice within the nursery

To work co-operatively with the managers, deputy and other room leaders. The Baby Room Leader works very closely with the Infant Room Leader.

To support and lead your room team in planning and providing appropriate daily activities in line with guidance from the EYFS

To uphold the highest level of safeguarding practice and ensure company policies and procedures are adhered to at all times

To manage and supervise observation, assessment and planning in the rooms, ensuring all children are making progress.

To work with outside professionals where required

To work closely with parents and create trusting relationships with all families

QUALIFICATIONS (ESSENTIAL)

Minimum level 3 in early years or equivalent

Experience in working with under 2s

Knowledge of the Early Years Sector

Good standard of English and Maths

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS (ESSENTIAL)

2 years or more experience of working in a nursery

Experience of being a key person

Excellent working knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and current Ofsted framework

BEHAVIOURS AND ATTITUDES

Excellent verbal communication skills with staff, children and parents

Able to use written English to write reports and keep clear and accurate records

Basic administrative and IT skills

Effective leadership skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Ability to work under pressure

Able to work on own initiative

Calm and caring nature

Empathy and understanding of children under 5

Reliable

Enthusiastic

Flexible

OTHER USEFUL SKILLS (DESIRABLE)

Paediatric first aid

Safeguarding training

Food hygiene level 2

SENCO experience

BENEFITS

500 bonus should the nursery retain the Ofsted rating of OUTSTANDING

Enhanced Annual Leave package of 25 days holiday, plus 8 days bank holidays paid

Birthday off after one year of service (paid)

Option to 'Sell Back' up to 5-day's Annual Leave.

Pension

Free lunches prepared by our in-house Chef

2 Year Service Award. A Holiday voucher of 500

5 Year Service Award. A Holiday voucher of 1000

10 Year Service Award Ceremony

TfL Annual Season Ticket Loan:

Cycle to work scheme (tax efficient scheme).

Heated and airconditioned staff room located in the rear of the garden to take a break away from the setting

Reward and Recognition Scheme (Voucher benefit)

Professional Training

Career development plans

Regular one-to-one meetings and support

Employee Assistance Programme

Store discounts

Fully heated and airconditioned throughout the setting

Fantastic Events! (Christmas party, staff brunches, Cheese and Wine evenings, Summer BBQ's !)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 31,420.00 per year

Work Location: In person