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Room Leader - TN9 - Level 3 - £11.25+ per hour
We are currently looking for a qualified Room Leader for our Preschool room in Tonbridge (TN9). We are a private day care nursery located in Tonbridge, a 7-minute walk from Tonbridge Station. The nursery is situated in a beautiful converted house with spacious grounds, conveniently located for both local residents and commuters to London. We are open full-time from 7:30 am to 6:30 pm, caring for children from 3 months to 5 years.
The shift pattern is over 4 days a week with one day off, totaling 41 days over 4 days.
The successful candidate will have a keen and positive attitude, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build strong, encouraging relationships with children, parents, and colleagues. Proven supervisory and coaching experience is essential.
Main tasks and duties include:
1. Ensuring high-quality childcare and education in a safe and clean environment.
2. Serving as a role model for staff, maintaining high standards of professionalism and appearance.
3. Coaching, mentoring, and supervising nursery practitioners within the room.
4. Providing support to the Nursery Manager.
5. Carrying out termly supervisions, observations, and cohort tracking.
6. Embedding and adhering to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
7. Keeping room display boards and communication boards up to date and relevant.
8. Ensuring the Key Person's information is current.
Our salary and benefits package is sector-leading and includes:
* An excellent base salary
* Generous holidays, including paid Christmas closure, increased allowance with length of service, and a paid day off for your birthday
* A reward and recognition bonus scheme
* Funded training and development opportunities
* Career progression through our Leaders of the Future Programme
* Paid for enhanced DBS check and Capita annual renewal service
* Employee of the Month rewards
* Generous staff, family, and friends childcare discounts
* Pension scheme contributions
* Free uniform
* Fruit, meals, and refreshments
And more!
Essential Skills and Qualifications:
* Full and relevant Early Years qualification at Level 3 or above
* Minimum of 1 year's post-qualification experience as a Room Leader
* Supervisory and coaching experience in a similar role
* Awareness and working knowledge of the EYFS
* Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures
* Understanding of the Ofsted inspection framework
* Experience working within a team in a similar role
* Knowledge of health and safety requirements
This is a full-time position. Salary is based on experience, qualifications, and the suitability of the successful candidate.
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