Acre Wood Day Nursery
Room Leader | Full Time | 40 Hours Per Week
Salary: £27,580 per annum
Are you an experienced Room Leader ready for a new adventure? Join us at Acre Wood Nursery and make a difference in the lives of children and families!
We’re on the lookout for a passionate Room Leader to guide our team in delivering our enriching ethos and curriculum. If you’re excited about fostering a nurturing environment, we want to hear from you!
Our nursery operates from 7:00 am to 6:15 pm, and we need someone flexible to work varied shift patterns within these hours.
Why Join Us?
At Family First, we truly value our team members and offer a fantastic benefits package, including:
* Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays.
* Employee Discount / Childcare: Enjoy 75% off nursery fees for your children.
* Health & Wellbeing Programme: Access to a confidential employee assistance helpline and support from mental health first aid trained staff.
* Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth.
* Company Pension Scheme: Secure your future with our pension plan.
* Referral Programme: Recommend a friend for a role and earn a cash bonus if they’re successful.
* On-Site Parking: Enjoy free parking at our nursery.
Room Leader Duties and Responsibilities:
* Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences that cater to children's age and developmental stage.
* Support the holistic development of children, focusing on their physical, intellectual, social, and emotional growth.
* 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 help children form secure attachments.
* 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 requirements of the statutory framework for the EYFS.
*Please note that the duties and responsibilities listed are not exhaustive and may evolve as needed.
Room Leader Requirements and Skills:
* Full and relevant Level 3 in Childcare qualification: Essential
* Over 1 year’s experience in Early Years: Essential
* Over 6 months’ experience in a senior position: Desirable
* Knowledge of Ofsted expectations: Desirable
* Understanding of the statutory framework for the EYFS: 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.
Acre Wood Day Nursery is proud to be 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 individual needs.