*ROOM LEADER/THIRD IN CHARGE - NEWHOUSE NURSERY *

MIChild Group; Blackpool; On-site; Full time

Job description

About the Room Leader position
An amazing opportunity has arisen within the MiChild group. We are looking for a reliable, enthusiastic, and organised individual to join our team at our Newhouse Nursery as a Room Leader/Third in Charge.

If you are highly motivated, flexible, experienced in working in early years, and have a genuine passion for working with children, then this is the role for you.

Room Leader responsibilities are:

• To work as a room leader and to implement the nursery curriculum.
• To provide high standards of quality within the nursery including the environment, resources, and experiences offered to children.
• To lead planning and maintain accurate and effective children's records.
• To promote and facilitate partnership with parents/carers and other family members.
• To support the development of good practice with regard to special needs and inclusion.
• To work with the Childcare and Education team to continuously improve the quality of childcare and education.
• To ensure that children are kept safe and that staff understand and, when necessary, follow Safeguarding Procedures.
• To ensure that the nutritional needs of the children are met and that Food Safety Regulations are complied with.
• To comply with all the relevant legislation including the Children Act 1989 and 2004 and company policies and procedures at all times.
• To remain abreast of current developments in childcare and education policy and practice.

Room Leader requirements are:

• Must be Level 3 qualified.
• Have a detailed understanding of the requirements set by Ofsted.
• Excellent knowledge of the EYFS and experience of working with children and families.
• Extensive knowledge of Safeguarding.
• Experience of working in partnership with parents and outside agencies.
• Managing and maintaining administration requirements.

Company benefits:

• Staff discount on childcare fees - 50%!
• Exceptional holiday entitlement package with long service benefits year on year.
• Company incentives such as additional holiday days for 100% attendance.
• Career progression opportunities and a training programme based around you.
• Staff well-being programme including weekly staff well-being drop-ins, a staff room where you can unwind during your break, access to free exercise sessions, and healthy recipes on our well-being platform.
• Monthly Staff Treats.
• Staff meals and refreshments throughout the day.
• Staff appreciation and recognition awards (such as 1 year service, 5 years service, 10 years service, employee of the month, staff shout-outs, etc.).
• Company events (such as annual awards night, NMT awards, Day Nursery Awards, etc.).
• Free branded staff uniform.
• Fully funded accredited training such as Paediatric First Aid, Level 2 in Safeguarding, and many more!
• Employer contribution to pension scheme.

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (preferred).

Salary:

From £13.00 per hour.