Baby Room Leader

A Nursery in Dulwich is looking for a Room Leader to join their team in the Baby Room.

The Manager is looking for someone who is confident, warm, caring, kind, and passionate about childcare. This is a full-time permanent position, and you will be required to work 40 hours per week either 4 or 5 days a week. Please only apply if you can commit to the following:

1. Monday to Friday 7:15 am - 4:15 pm & 9:15 am - 6:15 pm shifts
2. 4 days a week working 7:15 am - 6:15 pm

If you meet the following requirements, then please apply today:

• Minimum Level 3 Qualified in Childcare
• Experience working with Early Years
• Experience of leading/supervising
• At least 2 years working in a Nursery
• Up to date DBS (If not, must be willing to complete one)
• Understanding of Ofsted requirements, safeguarding & EYFS
• Excellent communication skills both written & spoken

You will be required to carry out the following duties:

• Working in a team supporting & leading the team
• Follow Nursery's policies and procedures
• Sharing innovative new ideas
• Ensuring the children's needs are met as well as keeping them safe at all times
• Carry out observations and planning on key children
• Communicate with children, staff, and parents on a daily basis
• To ensure responsibility for the effective daily running of the rooms
• To have a sound knowledge of company policies, procedures, and expectations
• To act as an excellent role model to the staff team, showcasing high-quality practice in all areas
• To take responsibility for excellent hygiene, health and safety, and security practice within the nursery
• To work cooperatively with the managers, deputy, and other room leaders
• To work with outside professionals where required
• To work closely with parents and create trusting relationships with all families

Benefits you will receive:

• Excellent career opportunities
• Staff lunches
• Access to extensive online courses for personal development
• Birthday day off
• Annual Staff Awards
• Pension
• 28-day holiday entitlement (including bank holidays and Christmas closure)
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing free confidential help and advice from housing/landlord issues, debt management, bereavement, relationships, etc.
• Staff Termly Performance Scheme (STPS): Shopping vouchers, Spa Treatments, Gym memberships, etc.
• Company events (staff team bonding, Christmas dinner)

Salary: £27,000 - £29,000

Start ASAP.