Join Our Team as a Nursery Room Leader!
Salary: £31,500 Per Annum
Hours: 40 hours per week, all year round (Monday to Friday)
Welcome to Jigsaw Pinner Day Nursery
We are on the lookout for a passionate Nursery Room Leader to join our dedicated team at Jigsaw Nursery School Pinner. Established in 1994 and recently acquired by Family First Day Nurseries, we are committed to providing exceptional care and education to young children. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and thrive in a supportive team, we want to hear from you!
Why Join Us?
At Family First, we truly value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
* £400 Qualification Recognition Bonus
* Employee Childcare Discounts: Enjoy 75% off nursery fees for your children
* Referral Programme: Refer a friend and earn up to £750
* Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays
* Health and Wellbeing: Access to a confidential employee assistance helpline
* Career Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your growth
* Convenient Transport Links
Your Role as Room Leader
As a Room Leader, you will:
* Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences tailored to children's age and development.
* Support the holistic development of children, focusing on their physical, intellectual, social, and emotional needs.
* Assist staff in maintaining high-quality updates on the EyLog system and children's learning journals.
* Lead by example, promoting respect and credibility in your role.
* Implement an effective key person approach to foster secure attachments for children.
* Maintain accurate records related to children and staff on the EyMan system.
* Ensure the safety and wellbeing of every child, staff member, parent, and visitor.
* Understand and uphold the statutory framework for the EYFS.
*Please note that duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive and may evolve over time.
What You Need to Succeed
To thrive in this role, you will need:
* Full and relevant Level 3 in Childcare qualification – Essential.
* Over 1 year of experience working in Early Years – Essential.
* Over 6 months of experience in a senior position – Desirable.
* Sound knowledge of Ofsted expectations for achieving a Good or Outstanding rating – Desirable.
* Knowledge of the statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements – Essential.
* Fluency in written and spoken English – Essential.
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts, and this position will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.
Jigsaw Pinner is part of the Family First Group, where we treat everyone with respect and equality. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practices for all children and families, regardless of their background.