Nursery Room Leader

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? An established setting close to West Byfleet, Surrey is seeking an experienced Nursery Room Leader to join their friendly team.

As a Nursery Room Leader you will support the provision of the highest standard of care and education for the children, and effectively manage daily operations of the room, including building partnerships with parents and care givers. It’s a large setting with a fantastic outdoor play space, a dedicated baby garden, an indoor soft play room and is close to local shops, the train station and local bus routes.

In addition to a good salary you will receive 25 days holiday, training and professional development, employee assistance, discounted nursery fees, high street discounts (including gym and cinema), and free lunch and refreshments.

Responsibilities:

• Support and cater for the all-around daily needs of children, including their physical, intellectual, social and emotional development
• Promote positive relationships with parents and carers and encourage their involvement in the nursery, and ensure the safety and wellbeing of every child, parent, visitor and colleagues at all times
• Assist in embedding an effective key person approach to enable children to form secure attachments and identify training or development needs for staff
• Assist in regular team meetings to ensure staff understand and are aligned to nursery priorities, and regularly revisit training and policies.
• Support a culture of self-evaluation and reflective practice throughout the nursery
• The Nursery Room Leader ensures the highest levels of cleanliness and hygiene in the nursery

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in a relevant and recognised Childcare qualification
• Previous experience of working in an Early Years setting in a supervisory capacity
• Knowledge of the statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements
• Sound knowledge of Ofsted expectations

If this full-time Nursery Room Leader role doesn’t fit with you schedule call us for a chat, as often our clients will consider part time or flexible working on a case by case basis.

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