Pre-school Room Head

2 weeks ago


Dundee, Dundee City, United Kingdom The Red Squirrel Nursery Full time

Ask yourself this
Do you strive to make a difference in children's lives?

Do you want to develop and progress in your career?

Do you have a passion for the outdoors and want to deliver fun learning opportunities in a natural setting?

Do you want to be a valued staff member in a passionate early-years team?


If your answer is yes to all of the above, then you might just be the person we are looking for.


The role will include leading, guiding and mentoring a small team of Practitioners and Trainees and ensuring the smooth running of the room on a daily basis.


Essential requirements:


Experience required in planning, observations and assessments as well as preparing and undertaking activities that support children's learning and development.

Sound knowledge of responsive planning within the Curriculum for Excellence is essential.

Experience in forest school teaching and outdoor education would be beneficial but not essential.


The ability to work on your own initiative as well as take part in a wider team and excellent communication skills both written and verbal.


Benefits of joining the Red Squirrel team

  • Flexible working patterns to suit work/life balance included a condensed 4 day working week
  • Free Health and Wellbeing App including 24hour helpline
  • Nursery closure between Christmas and New Year
  • Opportunities for career progression
  • Discounted childcare available
  • Opportunities to take part in accredited training to develop CPD
  • Support to complete SVQ level 4 or progress to Degree level
  • Bike to work scheme
  • Company events

If you have senior level experience or are looking to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
From £26,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Childcare
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Free parking
  • Onsite parking
  • Wellness programme

Schedule:

  • 10 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • No weekends
  • Overtime

School type:

  • Private nursery school

Experience:

  • Childcare
: 2 years (required)

Language:

  • English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

  • HNC or SVQ 3 in childcare (required)

Shift availability:

  • Day shift (required)

Work Location:
One location
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