Room Leader

Set in beautiful grounds, this nursery based in Tiptree is seeking a Room Leader to join their fantastic team to work in manage and run the Preschool room due to growth. You will be joining a nursery with ambitious plans, where the staff team are stable, happy and enthusiastic about creating amazing experiences for the children within our care. This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated, enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner, who can work closely within a growing team. You should possess great communication skills and have a calm, approachable nature.

This position would suit an experienced person who has previously worked in a similar environment caring for children aged between 0 - 5 years and is looking for an exciting career opportunity. This is a full time position with a working shift patten of 8am-5pm or 9am-6pm, 40 hours per week.

Duties & Responsibilities:

- Understand and ensure that the requirements of the statutory framework for the EYFS are met throughout the nursery
- Ensure that company policies and procedures are embedded, applied and adhered to by all
- Facilitate inspections by regulatory bodies and implement any recommendations
- Embed effective key person approach to enable children to form secure attachments and identify training or development needs for staff
- Ensure that all children receive stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments and resources which are appropriate to their age and stage of development
- Promote a culture of self-evaluation and reflective practice throughout the nursery.
- Participate in all activities related to nursery publications, advertising, public relations, the web site, and other marketing activities designed to promote the nursery
- Promote positive relations with an approachable manner and time to listen to your team
- Develop a well-qualified and experienced team that meets and exceeds all relevant standards

**Requirements**:

- Level 3 Childcare qualification or higher
- Sound knowledge of Ofsted expectations to achieve a Good or Outstanding rating - desirable
- Knowledge of the statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - essential
- Fluent in written and spoke to English - essential

Rewards and Benefits:

- Annual leave starts at 24 days and public bank holidays.
- Your Birthday off
- Annual pay review to ensure competitive salary.
- 50% off nursery fees for our team member's children
- Up to £500 bonus for referrals of friends and family for company vacancies, depending on position.

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Pay: £12.25-£13.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Childcare
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- Do you hold a Level 3 or higher qualification in Childcare

**Education**:

- Diploma of Higher Education (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Nursery: 2 years (required)
- Room Leader: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Room Leader - Tiptree