Pre-school Room Leader

2 weeks ago

Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom Hopscotch Day Nurseries Full time £24,000 - £40,000 per year
Pre-school Room Leader

Are you a passionate childcare professional ready to lead, inspire and make a difference every day? Hopscotch Day Nursery is looking for a dedicated Room Leader to join our Pre-school team and support the highest standards of care and education for our children.

About the Role

As Room Leader, you will play a vital role in leading your room team, delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, and creating a nurturing, stimulating environment where every child can thrive. You will be responsible for planning and implementing developmentally appropriate learning opportunities, maintaining strong partnerships with parents, and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all children in your care.

Key Responsibilities

Childcare & Education
  • Lead and manage your room team in delivering the EYFS curriculum
  • Provide a high-quality learning environment with age-appropriate resources and experiences
  • Foster positive relationships with parents and carers
  • Promote inclusive practices and support children with special educational needs
  • Act as Key Person for children, ensuring their needs are met with care and consistency
Safeguarding & Health and Safety

-Take lead responsibility for safeguarding and child protection within your room

-Ensure daily risk assessments and hygiene standards are maintained

-Adhere to all health, safety, and safeguarding regulations and company procedures

m Leadership

-Supervise and mentor room staff and students

-Act as a role model, promoting high standards in practice, behaviour, and professionalism

-Lead regular team meetings and staff supervisions

-Work collaboratively with other Room Leaders to ensure consistency across the nursery

Administration

-Ensure all daily administrative tasks are completed and shared with parents

-Maintain accurate child records and update as needed

What We're Looking For

Essential

-Level 3 Qualification in Childcare and Education (or equivalent)

-Strong leadership and communication skills

-Genuine passion and affinity for working with children

-Ability to work effectively in a team and on own initiative

-Positive, caring, and energetic approach

-Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures

Desirable

-Experience in a nursery, school, or childcare setting

-Knowledge of OFSTED and EYFS requirements

-Paediatric First Aid, Food Hygiene, or Level 4 Safeguarding Certificate

-Experience as a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) or awareness of the DSL role

Ready to Lead with Passion?

If you're excited about making a real impact in early years education, we want to hear from you

Full-Time,40hrs 52 weeks a year
Salary:£32,219.20

Regents Park staff receive an additional £0.30/hour location weighting (this is included in salary above; subject to terms)

Department Early Years Practitioner Role Room Leader Locations Hopscotch Day Nursery Regents Park Yearly salary £32,219.2

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