Early Years Room Leader (Level 3)

caterpillar careers; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and Qualified Room Leader / Senior to work with a wonderful team based at family-run Richmond House Kindergarten. This is a full-time post for 40 hours per week all year round with an annual salary of £27,664.

The nursery has an outstanding reputation in the local community and is in a prime location with excellent commuter links including the train station less than 1/2 mile away.

The ideal candidate must be able to bring a sense of awe and wonder, making it a fun and magical day for the children.

Benefits of working for the Atherton House Group:

1. We place a huge emphasis on wellbeing, with access to the BUPA helpline.
2. Join the children for breakfast, be a positive role model whilst saving time in the morning. We provide cereal and fruit for our practitioners each morning.
3. Free DBS.
4. Holiday entitlement that increases with service.
5. Regular team treats.
6. Childcare provision with substantial childcare discount.
7. Annual staff BBQ with free bar and Christmas night out.
8. Dress down Friday every week.
9. Competitive salary of £13.30 per hour (£27,664), with an annual pay review.
10. Higher rates of pay to recognise additional qualifications e.g. NNEB, QTS.
11. Rewards and recognition gifts for performance.
12. Excellent in-house training and career progression opportunities.

Except for occasional training, you are not required to work evenings or weekends. The setting is closed on all bank holidays, we also do not open on Christmas Eve! The nursery closes over Christmas until the first working day in the New Year.

The Room Leader's main duties:

1. Plan, prepare and support the smooth running of a creative and playful curriculum with colleagues in line with The Early Years Foundation Stage.
2. Conduct baseline assessments and age appropriate assessments based on children's individual development.
3. Support children's settling in visits, inductions, and room transitions.
4. Communicate with parents/carers about their child's development and keep them involved.
5. Support and mentor team members with their Continual Professional Development.

Key Skills

1. Must be Childcare Level 3 qualified (Essential).
2. Experience working as a Room Leader (Desirable).
3. Good knowledge of EYFS (Essential).
4. Good knowledge of safeguarding (Essential).
5. Minimum 1 year room leader experience (Desirable).
6. Minimum 2 years' leadership experience (Desirable).