Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom Hampshire
Job type: Full Time Permanent
Salary: £15.18 Hour
Contracted Hours: 40 hours per week
Overview
Our Room Leader looks after the educational and social development of babies and young children up to the age of five. Their primary duties include providing children with a safe environment to learn, helping them to develop basic social and behavioural skills and engaging them in age-appropriate play activities.
Responsibilities
* Manage and support the team of childcare workers and educators in the room.
* Delegate tasks and responsibilities to staff, ensuring a smooth workflow.
* Mentor and train staff to ensure high standards of care and education are maintained.
* Plan and deliver age-appropriate learning activities that support the developmental needs of the children.
* Organize a daily routine that balances learning, play, and rest.
* Create stimulating environments with engaging activities that encourage children’s curiosity and development.
* Ensure individual learning plans are developed to meet the needs of each child.
* Ensure the room is always well-organized and that all resources are available and used effectively.
* Set up activities and create displays that reflect the children's work and progress.
What we are looking for / Qualifications
* Early Years qualification (Level 3 or higher) in childcare.
* Strong leadership and organisational skills.
* Experience working in an early years setting.
* Good communication skills, both with children and adults.
Important Safeguarding Information
* Hold (or be willing to obtain) an enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service. If you don’t yet have one, you’ll need to cover the cost.
* Be eligible to work in regulated roles- not on the Children’s Barred List.
* Successfully complete background and reference checks.
At Tops Day Nurseries, we are an equal opportunities employer, committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.
Benefits
* £700 Welcome Bonus to kick-start your journey with us
* Relocation support of up to £3,000 (T&Cs apply) Welcome Bonus and Relocation packages are not cumulative
* Up to 60% childcare discount at Tops Day Nurseries
* Exclusive discounts & rewards via Blue Light Card and Each Person platform (gyms, cinema, shopping, travel & many more)
* Health & wellbeing support- NHS prescriptions, optical care & dental treatment
* A generous holiday allowance- including your birthday off & a wellbeing day!
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