Job Description
Join Our Team as a Nursery Room Leader!
Location: Jigsaw Pinner Day Nursery, nestled within the Pinner Free Church, just a stone's throw from Pinner Memorial Park and the West House & Health Robinson Museum.
Salary: £30,500 Per Annum
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, all year round.
At Jigsaw Pinner Day Nursery, we pride ourselves on being a warm and welcoming environment for children and families. Established in 1994 and recently acquired by Family First Day Nurseries, we are on the lookout for a passionate Nursery Room Leader to join our dedicated team. If you’re eager to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young children, we want to hear from you!
Why Join Us?
At Family First, we believe in valuing our team members. Here’s what we offer:
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Employee Childcare Discounts: Enjoy 75% off nursery fees for your children.
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Referral Programme: Earn up to £750 for referring a friend.
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Annual Leave: Start with 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays.
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Health and Wellbeing: Access to a confidential employee assistance helpline.
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Career Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your growth.
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Convenient Transport Links: Easily accessible location.
Your Role as Room Leader
As a Room Leader, you will:
* Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences tailored to children's age and development.
* Support the holistic development of children—physically, intellectually, socially, and emotionally.
* Assist staff in maintaining high-quality updates on the EyLog system and child learning journals.
* Lead by example, promoting respect and credibility in your role.
* Implement an effective key person approach to foster secure attachments in children.
* Maintain accurate records on the EyMan system and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
* Prioritize the safety and wellbeing of every child, staff member, parent, and visitor.
* Ensure adherence to the statutory framework for the EYFS.
*Please note that the duties outlined are not exhaustive and may evolve as needed.
What You Need to Succeed
To thrive in this role, you should have:
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Essential: Full and relevant Level 3 Childcare qualification.
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Essential: Over 1 year of experience in Early Years.
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Desirable: Over 6 months of experience in a senior position.
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Desirable: Knowledge of Ofsted expectations for achieving a Good or Outstanding rating.
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Essential: Understanding of the statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements.
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Essential: Fluency in written and spoken English.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts, and enhanced checks will be conducted as part of our Safeguarding Duty.
At Jigsaw Pinner, part of the Family First Group, we treat everyone with respect and equality, ensuring that discrimination has no place in our community. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all children and families, tailored to their individual needs.
Ready to make a difference? Join us at Jigsaw Pinner Day Nursery!