Room Leader
A unique opportunity to join the team establishing this exciting new nursery in the Bricket Wood community.
Canopy St Albans is a state-of-the-art nursery that opened its doors 5th June 2023.
This role supports Management in this beautifully designed single-storey nursery with large spacious rooms, each with its own access to the extensive outside space. Highly competitive salary being offered based on a full time contract calculated on a 45 hour a week contract.
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Annual salary review
* 28 days annual leave for full time position (including bank holidays)
* Nursery closed for a week between Christmas and New Year
* Additional day off for your birthday*
* Free uniform
* Free DBS check
* Free, dedicated parking
* Discounted childcare rate for staff children
* Refer a friend scheme*
* Monthly staff award
* Loyalty bonus scheme for length of service*
* Dedicated staff room with kitchen area
* Training programmes to enable growth and development
* Company social, team building and well-being events to enable happiness and belonging
*T&Cs apply
At Canopy we are on a mission to give children the best possible beginnings by offering a supportive, nurturing day care service that is tailored to each family's needs.
To find out more about us, you can visit
Are you passionate about providing babies and young children with magical experiences?
Do you want to disrupt the landscape of modern childcare?
Are you ready for an exciting new challenge?
We are looking for
Someone who has at least a level 3 childcare qualification with a minimum of 3 years experience in a fast-paced setting.
Someone with a robust knowledge and experience of the EYFS curriculum, characteristics of effective learning, requirements of the Early Years register and the Ofsted inspection process
A high performing individual who models best practise and has a desire to continually learn and develop.
A confident leader with good organisation and communication skills who enjoys working collaboratively with the Nursery Proprietor and the nursery team.
We are an equal opportunities employer promoting value and respect whilst embracing diversity.
Due to the nature of the role the successful applicant must be able to undertake and provide a clear enhanced DBS check as well as satisfactory references.
What Next?
We will send you a Canopy application form to complete and return together with a full job description and equal opportunities form.
Average candidates need not apply.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £30,500 to £33,500 per year
Responsibilities
* Oversee daily activities in the nursery, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for children.
* Implement early childhood education programs that promote learning and development.
* Foster strong communication with parents and guardians regarding children's progress and needs.
* Lead and manage a team of childcare staff, providing guidance and support.
* Maintain compliance with childcare regulations and standards.
* Encourage positive interactions among children to support social skills development.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £30,500.00-£33,500.00 per year
Work Location: In person