Are you an experienced Room Leader who's looking for a change? Come and join us at Acre Wood Nursery. We are seeking a passionate Room Leader to join us in leading our team in delivering our ethos and curriculum to our children and families. Our nursery is open from 7:00am - 18:15pm and we would require you to be able to work varied shift patterns between those times.
Responsibilities
* Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments and resources to children, that are appropriate to their age and stage of development
* Enhance the all‑around daily needs of children, including their physical, intellectual, social and emotional development
* Assist staff in updating the EyLog system and their child learning journals with the highest quality
* Promote respect and credibility for this position by leading as a role model with impartiality and consistency
* Assist with embedding an effective key person approach to enable children to form secure attachments and identify training or development needs for staff
* Maintain accurate records and accounts relating to children and staff on EyMan system and on file
* Ensure the safety and wellbeing of every child, staff, parent and visitor at all times
* Understand and ensure that the requirements of the statutory framework for the EYFS are met
Duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive or restrictive; changes and other duties relevant to this post may be added.
Qualifications
* Full and relevant Level 3 in Childcare qualification - Essential
* Over 1 year's experience working in Early Years - Essential
* Over 6 months' experience working in a senior position - Desirable
* Sound knowledge of Ofsted expectations to achieve a Good or Outstanding rating - Desirable
* Knowledge of the statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - Essential
* Fluent 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. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.
Benefits
* Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays
* Employee discount / Childcare: 75% off nursery fees for our team member's
* Health & wellbeing programme: Confidential employee assistance helpline available and mental health first aid trained staff.
* Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth
* Company Pension Scheme
* Referral Programme: Recommend a friend for a role and, if they are successful, receive a cash bonus
* On‑Site Parking / Free Parking
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