Position: Preschool Room Leader
Location: London SE15 3HL
Hours: Full Time
Salary: £28,000 - £29,00
Toddler Room Leader
An exciting position has become available for a full-time Preschool Room Leader based in Southeast London. The successful candidate will earn £28,000 - £29,000 to lead an 8-Place Toddler Room.
Our 48 place Nursery benefits from various facilities on site and we are proud of the safe, fun, and educational space that we have created.
Why should you apply?
· The chance to join a well-established company
· To lead an 8 Place Preschool Room Leader – (Compact and easier to manage)
· Ongoing training and professional development programme.
· Promotional Opportunities within Company.
· Workplace Pension
· Inclusive Catered Lunchtime Meals.
· Discounted childcare fees at our nurseries.
· To join a fantastic team
· And much more
Role Requirements
· A minimum Level 3 qualification
· At least 3 years’ experience in a Nursery setting
· Have a true passion for working with children and developing their learning through play
· A comprehensive knowledge of the EYFS
· Hold a minimum full and up to date Level 3 qualification (or equivalent), with Toddler Room experience and preferably Room Leader experience.
· Have a thorough understanding and hands-on experience of the EYFS, child development and Ofsted regulations
· Show a commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children as well as the highest standards regarding
· Confidentiality
· Be able to work collaboratively alongside our team to role model living our mission and values
· Have excellent communication skills with fluency in written and spoken English
Role Responsibilities
· Ensuring excellent standards are consistently maintained within your room, and assisting the Manager to do so
· Support the induction of new team members and actively coach and develop your team through room meetings & daily interactions
· Identify training needs and development opportunities for your team & yourself and communicate with Manager
· Pro-active reflection and development of the room and the team
· Pro-active support of children with additional needs – SEND/ EAL etc
· Key person responsibilities for your key children
· Ensuring that the EYFS curriculum is implemented through imaginative, creative and child-led initiatives
· Ensuring your team are maintaining up to date, accurate and high-quality records, such as planning, observations, learning journeys and next steps
· Being an exceptional Leader in the Nursery
Please apply today if you're interested in this Early years practitioner position, we'd love to hear from you!
Best Start Recruitment want to help you to make the right choice in your next career move. If you meet the criteria set above, or would like Early Years Career advice please apply ASAP for an informal and confidential chat.
We cater for all Early Years jobs and currently have Nursery Manager, Deputy Manager, QTS, Montessori, Room Leader and Early Years Practitioner / Nursery Nurse vacancies