Job Summary Nursery Practitioner- Permanent position. Leading our ‘Stars’ room for our youngest children aged from 2 years 9 months. 40 hours- Monday- Friday 8.30am- 5pm (30 minutes lunch). Term time only. Grade 3- SCP 7-17 (£25,072- £29,459 pro rata) The successful candidate must hold an approved Level 3 Early Years qualification that appears on the DfE Early Years Qualifications List (EYQL). The start date is 1st September. Job Title: Nursery Room Leader Salary Scale Point: Grade 3 (SCP7-17) Employer: Mercian Educational Trust All applicants are required to fully complete the Mercian Educational Trust application form which can be found on the MET website. Completed applications should be emailed to our recruitment coordinator, Claire Evans at cevans@metacademies.org.uk or delivered to the school office. Applications in any other format will not be accepted. Applicants must enclose details of two references. These must be recent; usually one will be a current employer who can comment on your suitability to work with children, however, if this is not possible, this can be a previous employer. We ask that friends and relatives are not named to provide a reference. We will ask for references from all candidates who are shortlisted and require both references to be received before the interview. We may contact any previous employer listed on your form to clarify any information. Shortlisting will be based on the applicant’s suitability for the post linked to the job description and person specification. Please ensure your application matches these requirements. The closing date is 9am on Monday 15th June. Applicants will be invited to interview via email following shortlisting, with the interview date planned for Monday 22nd June. Please contact our recruitment coordinator, Claire Evans, in the school office on 01684 572949 or via email at cevans@metacademies.org.uk for further details or if you have any questions. Job Purpose To lead the day-to-day running of a nursery room, ensuring a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment for all children. The Room Leader will work closely alongside the Nursery Teacher to deliver high-quality early education, support children’s development, and maintain excellent standards of care and learning. Key Responsibilities Leadership and Management Lead and manage the room team, providing guidance, support, and supervision. Act as a positive role model for staff, promoting best practice at all times. Support staff development through mentoring, coaching, and regular feedback. Ensure staff compliance with policies, procedures, and safeguarding requirements. Teaching and Learning Work collaboratively alongside the Nursery Teacher to plan and deliver a high-quality, engaging curriculum in line with the EYFS framework. Support the implementation of structured teaching sessions as well as child-led learning opportunities. Monitor and assess children’s progress, ensuring accurate observations and next steps are recorded. Contribute to planning, adapting provision to meet individual needs and interests. Be allocated regular weekly planning time to enable effective collaboration with the Nursery Teacher, preparation of learning activities, assessment of children’s progress, and the development of high-quality provision. Childcare and Safeguarding Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children in the room at all times. Act as a key person for a group of children, building strong relationships with them and their families. Follow safeguarding procedures and report any concerns appropriately. Promote positive behaviour and inclusion within the setting. Partnership with Parents and Carers Build strong, professional relationships with parents and carers. Share information about children’s learning and development regularly. Support parental engagement and involvement in the nursery. Environment and Resources Ensure the room is well-organised, welcoming, and stimulating. Maintain high standards of cleanliness, health, and safety. Oversee the effective use of resources and equipment. Administration Maintain accurate records, including observations, assessments, and registers. Support the Nursery Teacher and management team with reports and documentation. Health and Safety Promote the safety and wellbeing of pupils, and help to safeguard pupils’ well-being by following the requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education and our school’s child protection policy Look after children who are upset or have had accidents Professional Development Help keep their own knowledge and understanding relevant and up-to-date by reflecting on their own practice, liaising with school leaders, and identifying relevant professional development to improve personal effectiveness Take opportunities to build the appropriate skills, qualifications, and/or experience needed for the role, with support from the school Take part in the school’s appraisal procedures Personal and Professional Conduct Uphold public trust in the education profession and maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour, within and outside school Have proper and professional regard for the ethos, policies and practices of the school, and maintain high standards of attendance and punctuality Demonstrate positive attitudes, values and behaviours to develop and sustain effective relationships with the school community Respect individual differences and cultural diversity