Jo Jo's Day Care Nursery Ltd - Canterbury are currently recruiting for an experienced, motivated Preschool Room Leader to work in our 'New Early Years Setting' in Canterbury, Kent.
We currently run a nursery setting in Herne Bay and are rated as 'Good' by Ofsted. This is a very well known setting in the area and has been operating since 2008.
We are looking for team players to lead other qualified and experienced staff to make sure the new opening will run smoothly and effectively for all families.
The successful applicant will be passionate about working in childcare.
You will be required to run the room and support the staff team.
You will have the experience of working in a busy nursery or early years environment and have a good understanding of best practice.
This is a full time and permanent position, working Monday to Friday, minimum 40 hours per week, all year round..
You will be a self-motivated, flexible individual, who can work well within a team or on your own.
This is NOT a Term Time Only position.
Due to a high level of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted.
Responsibilities and Duties
Some of your duties and responsibilities will include:
* To achieve and maintain high standards of care and education
* To lead the team within your room in planning the curriculum and looking at reflective practice
* To complete Supervision within your room
* To have a good knowledge of the Key Person system
* To have an ability to confidently carry out observations, assessments and planning for Key Children
* To plan, prepare and review the curriculum with your team reflective of the EYFS
* To ensure all policies and procedures are implemented and adhered to at all times
* To ensure the children are cared for in a happy, safe and stimulating environment
* To work in partnership with the parents and provide good customer service
* To ensure confidentiality at all times
* To have the skills to develop relationships with colleagues, with the ability and enthusiasm to work flexibly and as part of a successful team
Qualifications and Skills
What experience and qualifications must I have to apply?
* Minimum Level 3 qualification or equivalent
* Minimum of 2 year post qualifying experience working with children from birth to 2 years.
* Ability to lead a team
* A sound knowledge of child development for children from birth to five years
* Understanding of play based approach to children's learning and development
* Have excellent working knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
* Good communication skills both written and verbal
* Create an engaging learning environment
* Knowledge of child protection procedures
* A sound knowledge of child protection procedures
* A positive attitude, good initiative, confident and approachable
Benefits
Jo Jo's Day Care Nursery - Canterbury Limited are part of 'NOW Pension' Scheme
£1000 incentive after 6 month probation period complete and stay in employment.
Staff benefit from 25% discount on childcare.
Extra one day holiday a year for being a Room Leader on top of normal holiday allowance.
Support with progressing knowledge with a training provider.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.21-£13.50 per hour
Benefits:
* Company events
Education:
* Diploma of Higher Education (preferred)
Experience:
* Nursery: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person