At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a nursery room, ensuring high standards of care and development for babies.
- Company: Join an Ofsted Outstanding nursery with a supportive and vibrant team.
- Benefits: Enjoy a £500 bonus, enhanced leave, free lunches, and exciting events!
- Other info: Dynamic environment with great career growth and regular support.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Level 3 in early years and experience with under 2s required.
The predicted salary is between 28000 - 29000 £ per year.
Salary: £31,420 per year
Working hours: 40 hours working week
Amazing opportunity to work at an Ofsted Outstanding setting!
Age Group: Pre-school
Benefits:
- £500 bonus should the nursery achieve the Ofsted rating of OUTSTANDING
- Enhanced Annual Leave package of 25 days holiday, plus 8 days bank holidays
- Paid Birthday off after one year of service
- Option to ‘Sell Back’ up to 5 days Annual Leave
- Pension
- Free lunches prepared by our in-house Chef
- 2 Year Service Award: A Holiday voucher of £500
- 5 Year Service Award: A Holiday voucher of £1,000
- 10 Year Service Award Ceremony
- TfL Annual Season Ticket Loan
- Cycle to work scheme (tax efficient scheme)
- Heated and air-conditioned staff room located in the rear of the garden
- Reward and Recognition Scheme (Voucher benefit)
- Professional Training
- Career development plans
- Regular one-to-one meetings and support
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Store discounts
- Fantastic Events! (Christmas party, staff brunches, Cheese and Wine evenings, Summer BBQ's!)
Overall Job Role:
- To deliver and ensure a high standard of learning, development and care for babies
- To manage the day-to-day running of the Under 2's Room
- To ensure the rooms are a safe environment for children, staff and others
- To develop partnerships with parents/guardians to increase involvement in their child’s development
- To manage your team (1 other person)
Duties:
- To ensure responsibility for the effective daily running of the rooms
- To have a sound knowledge of company policies, procedures and expectations
- To act as an excellent role model to the staff team showcasing high-quality practice in all areas
- To take responsibility for excellent hygiene, health and safety and security practice within the nursery
- To work co-operatively with the managers, deputy and other room leaders
- To support and lead your room team in planning and providing appropriate daily activities in line with guidance from the EYFS
- To uphold the highest level of safeguarding practice and ensure company policies and procedures are adhered to at all times
- To manage and supervise observation, assessment and planning in the rooms, ensuring all children are making progress
- To work with outside professionals where required
- To work closely with parents and create trusting relationships with all families
Qualifications (Essential):
- Minimum level 3 in early years or equivalent
- Experience in working with babies/under 2s
- Knowledge of the Early Years Sector
- Good standard of English and Maths
Relevant Experience and Skills (Essential):
- 2 years or more experience of working in a nursery
- Experience of being a key person
- Excellent working knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and current Ofsted framework
Nursery Room Leader - Catford employer: Best Start Recruitment
Best Start Recruitment is an exceptional employer, offering a nurturing work environment where your passion for early years education can truly flourish. Located in the heart of Chipping Barnet, North London, we provide generous benefits such as extra holidays, continuous professional development training, and discounted childcare, ensuring that our team members feel valued and supported in their roles. Join us to make a meaningful impact on children's lives while enjoying opportunities for personal and professional growth in a family-run setting.
