Job Description

Room Leader

Responsible to- Manager and Deputy Manager

The Role- the room leader is a qualified childcare professional with the responsibility for the day to day running of their room. They perform an important role caring for children maintaining a high standard quality, stimulating learning environment, supervising staff.

Main duties and responsibility

to work flexibly as part of a team, assist and support colleagues wherever required and to ensure a smooth running of the room. communicate is a vital part in team work Support management in remaining a 'good' and heading towards an outstanding with OFSTED Responsible for the guidance/support/direction/discipline and general supervision of staff, students and volunteers working within the Childcare service. Mentoring students on practical placement. Provide verbal and written feedback to aid reflective learning. To ensure that accurate records are kept in regards to accident, incident, injury, illness and medication. The appropriate records are to be checked on a regular basis to ensure ongoing compliance. To ensure staff are aware of current thinking and practice in early childhood education, and service delivery. To liaise with families in regards to the day to day happenings. To co-operate and communicate effectively with parents about their child-care needs. To promote good parent / Centre relationships. To promote and maintain positive working relationships with other staff. To actively support and co-operate with other staff in their child-care duties. To encourage parental involvement in the Childcare program. To maintain observations and records of individual children's progress, particularly those identified through staff observation.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.00-15.00 per hour

Benefits:

Childcare Company pension Discounted or free food Free parking On-site parking
Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday Overtime
Ability to commute/relocate:

Blackburn: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

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