About the Room Leader position
An amazing opportunity has arisen within the MiChild group. We are looking for a reliable, enthusiastic, and organised individual to join our team as a Room Leader to work in our Highfield Nursery.
If you are highly motivated, flexible, experienced in working in early years, and have a genuine passion for working with children, then this is the role for you.
Room Leader responsibilities are:
* To work as a room leader and to implement the nursery curriculum.
* To provide high standards of quality within the nursery including the environment, resources, and experiences offered to children.
* To lead planning and maintain accurate and effective children's records.
* To promote and facilitate partnership with parents/carers and other family members.
* To support the development of good practice with regard to special needs and inclusion.
* To work with the Childcare and Education team to continuously improve the quality of childcare and education.
* To ensure that children are kept safe and that staff understand and, when necessary, follow Safeguarding Procedures.
* To ensure that the nutritional needs of the children are met and that Food Safety Regulations are complied with.
* To comply with all the relevant legislation including the Children Act 1989 and 2004 and company policies and procedures at all times.
* To remain abreast of current developments in childcare and education policy and practice.
Room Leader requirements are:
* Must be Level 3 qualified.
* Have a detailed understanding of the requirements set by Ofsted.
* Excellent knowledge of the EYFS and experience of working with children and families.
* Extensive knowledge of Safeguarding.
* Experience of working in partnership with parents and outside agencies.
* Managing and maintaining administration requirements.
Company benefits:
£300 joining bonus available!
* Staff discount on childcare fees - 50%!
* Exceptional holiday entitlement package with long service benefits year on year.
* Company incentives such as additional holiday days for 100% attendance.
* Career progression opportunities and a training programme based around you.
* Staff well-being programme including weekly staff well-being drop-ins, a staff room where you can unwind during your break, access to free exercise sessions, and healthy recipes on our well-being platform.
* Monthly Staff Treats.
* Staff meals and refreshments throughout the day.
* Staff appreciation and recognition awards (such as 1 year service, 5 years service, 10 year service, employee of the month, staff shout outs, etc.).
* Company events (such as annual awards night, NMT awards, Day Nursery Awards, etc.).
* Free branded staff uniform.
* Fully funded accredited training such as Paediatric First Aid, Level 2 in Safeguarding, and many more!
* Employer contribution to pension scheme.
Experience:
* Childcare: 1 year (preferred).
Salary:
From £12.80 per hour.
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