Location: Combe Down Nursery, Bath, BA2 5HY
Salary: £28,080 - £28,952 per annum
Contract: Full-time, Permanent. 36 hours per week over 4 days (Monday to Friday), with 1 rolling day off per week, resulting in a long weekend (Friday & Monday off) every 4/5 weeks.
Benefits: 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme with Health Assured, extended annual leave entitlement, 75% childcare discount.
We are currently recruiting an experienced and dynamic Room Leader to join our beautiful nursery in the heart of Combe Down Village.
We seek a Room Leader with passion, enthusiasm, and professional skills to work within a team of early years practitioners, delivering a play-based curriculum that supports each child's learning and development.
The successful candidate(s) will help shape and lead the high-quality childcare and education we provide for the families attending our nurseries.
Responsibilities of a Room Leader:
* Act as a key person for a group of children, responsible for their safety, emotional well-being, and learning and development.
* Build relationships with children’s parents/guardians/carers and others important in the child's life.
* Collaborate with the senior team and regional SENDCO to improve the quality of childcare and education.
* Support good practice regarding the inclusion of children with additional needs and/or disabilities.
* Adhere to the nursery’s child protection policies and procedures to ensure all children can achieve their full potential.
* Conduct effective child protection and safeguarding, maintaining awareness of concerns and addressing them appropriately.
* Understand and follow Child Protection Procedures continually.
* Support children in developing positive attitudes towards food and healthy lifestyles.
* Include children during mealtimes to promote social and emotional development through social occasions and inclusion.
To be successful in this role, you must:
* Possess a Level 3 or above qualification (as defined by DFE).
* Have experience leading a small team and developing a play-based curriculum.
* Experience working with children with additional needs is desirable.
* Demonstrate passionate enthusiasm for Early Years and motivation for professional development.
If you believe you have the necessary skills and experience, click on APPLY today and send an up-to-date CV for consideration.
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