Job Summary
Nursery Practitioner – Permanent position. Lead the “Stars” room for our youngest children aged from 2 years 9 months. 40 hours per week, Monday‑Friday 8:30 am‑5 pm (30‑minute 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). Job Title: Nursery Room Leader. Salary Scale Point: Grade 3 (SCP7‑17). Employer: Mercian Educational Trust. Start date: 1 September.
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 with 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 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 safeguard pupils’ well‑being by following the requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education and the school’s child protection policy.
* Look after children who are upset or have had accidents.
Professional Development
* Keep knowledge and understanding relevant and up‑to‑date by reflecting on practice, liaising with school leaders, and identifying relevant professional development.
* 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.
Qualifications
* Approved Level 3 Early Years qualification that appears on the DfE Early Years Qualifications List (EYQL).
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