Nursery Room Leader

Nursery Room Leader Location: Next head office, Enderby. About the role Would you love to work in a wonderful Nursery that is rated Outstanding by Ofsted? Be part of a team that really cares for their staff and the children in their setting? Would you like all the benefits of working for a big corporate retailer including a 25% staff discount and a regular 10% attendance bonus? If so, we have a brilliant opportunity as a Nursery Practitioner to join our amazing Nursery onsite at Next head office. As a Nursery Practitioner level 3, you will work as part of the team providing high quality care, safety and stimulating play experiences to all individual children and their needs and help to implement the daily routine. In this role you will also get to observe, support and extend children’s learning, work with other staff within the whole setting, liaise with parents promoting partnership and involvement, read and understand all relevant documentation. As the Nursery Supervisor you’ll help provide high quality care and engaging learning experiences for the children under your supervision. You’ll be a champion for best practice, planning learning opportunities that ensure children have the chance to develop to their full potential. We can offer a great work life balance with a 40 hour working week plus time out of the children’s room to give your full attention to essential paperwork and development of your room. You will Provide a high quality of care and engage with children to create different learning experiences and skills. Lead best practice in all learning, encouraging children to reach their full potential. Create a safe and stimulating environment for indoor and outdoor learning, using your understanding of safeguarding policies and local authority procedures. Be aware of health and safety procedures and ensure others are following procedures. Actively promote partnerships with parents and other carers to ensure the individual needs of children are being met. Take an active role in development, participating in training and supporting colleagues through sharing advice and expertise. Complete 6 monthly supervisions and peer to peers with staff. Take part in reviewing policies to ensure they are being followed to the high levels. About you Experience in a similar role with the relevant age group, specifically experience in Early Years is preferred. Minimum of an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent. 2 years post qualification experience required. Extensive knowledge of all statutory and non-statutory requirements for a childcare environment, and stay up to date with any changes to early years policies and practices. An engaging and supporting leader who can help staff develop their skills while setting benchmarks for excellent Early Years practice. Excellent communication skills, able to inspire trust and confidence in parents, children and colleagues. Ability to deliver the Nursery ethos to your team. Ability to suggest new ideas to enable outstanding practice. Benefits 25% off most NEXT, MADE, Lipsy, Gap and Victoria's Secret products (when purchased through NEXT). Sharesave scheme. On-site Nursery available; OFSTED outstanding in all areas. 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty. Early VIP access to sale stock. Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops. Restaurants with great food at amazing prices. Access a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services. Free on-site parking. Financial Wellbeing support. Apprenticeship programme. Direct to Work discount for online and instore. Support Networks. Wellhub—discounted flexible monthly gym memberships with apps, PT sessions and more. About Us: You know Next, but did you know we’re a FTSE‑100 retail company employing over 35,000 people across the UK and Ireland, the UK’s 2nd largest fashion retailer, and market leader for Kidswear. #J-18808-Ljbffr