Room Leader
Location: Alloa
Salary: Negotiable
Job Purpose
The Room Leader is responsible for the day‑to‑day management of a designated room within the nursery. This includes leading a small team, ensuring high‑quality care and education in line with the EYFS, and supporting children's learning, development, safety, and wellbeing.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership and Management
* Lead, support, and motivate staff within the room to deliver high‑quality practice.
* Always act as a role model for best practice.
* Support staff with planning, observations, and assessments.
* Mentor new or less experienced staff and students.
* Communicate effectively with the management team regarding room performance, staffing, and children's needs.
Childcare and Education
* Ensure the EYFS framework is implemented effectively within the room.
* Plan, deliver, and evaluate age‑appropriate activities based on children's interests and developmental needs.
* Monitor children's progress and support individual learning plans.
* Provide additional support for children with SEND or EAL, working alongside parents and professionals where required.
* Support children's emotional wellbeing and promote positive behaviour.
Safeguarding and Welfare
* Maintain a safe, secure, and stimulating environment at all times.
* Adhere to safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery policies and procedures.
* Act as a safeguarding lead for the room and report concerns appropriately.
* Ensure ratios are maintained and daily checks are completed.
Parent and Carer Partnership
* Build positive, professional relationships with parents and carers.
* Act as a key person for a group of children.
* Share information about children's development, routines, and progress.
* Support families through transitions, including settling in and moving on to school.
Administration and Organisation
* Ensure accurate records are maintained (observations, assessments, registers, accident forms, etc.).
* Support room organisation, resources, and displays.
* Attend and contribute to staff meetings, supervisions, and training.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
* Level 3 qualification or above in Early Years / Childcare.
* Sound knowledge of the EYFS framework.
* Experience working within a nursery or early years setting.
* Previous experience leading a room or team (or strong deputy experience).
* Strong communication and organisational skills.
* Good understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
* Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Desirable Criteria
* Level 4 or above qualification in Early Years.
* Experience working with SEND and/or EAL children.
* Paediatric First Aid (or willingness to complete).
* Experience with Ofsted inspections.
* Leadership or management training.
Personal Qualities
* Caring, enthusiastic, and professional.
* Confident and approachable leader.
* Flexible and reliable.
* Committed to continuous professional development.
* Passionate about providing high‑quality early years education.
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Little Stars Nursery, please do not hesitate to apply.
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