Nursery Room Leader in Chipping Norton

Senior Early Years Educator / Nursery Room Leader Location: Chipping Norton Salary: Up to £14.50 dependent on qualifications and experience Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week Contract: Permanent Start Date: ASAP Nala Recruitment are currently working with a welcoming and supportive nursery who are looking for a Senior Early Years Educator / Nursery Room Leader to join their team on a full-time basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Early Years professional who is ready to take the next step in their career, combining high-quality childcare with responsibility for supporting and leading a nursery room team. The Role As a Senior Early Years Educator / Nursery Room Leader, you will play a key role in supporting children’s learning, development and wellbeing, whilst also providing guidance and supervision to your team. Your responsibilities will include: * Providing high-quality care and education to children through engaging, play-based learning * Supervising and supporting the team within your room * Creating a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment where every child’s individual needs are supported * Identifying opportunities to improve learning and teaching techniques * Developing engaging experiences and environments that encourage children’s curiosity and development * Ensuring children’s individual learning and development needs are recognised and supported * Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records and documentation * Supporting and conducting team meetings and appraisals where appropriate * Working closely with other Room Leaders and the wider management team * Building strong relationships with children, parents, colleagues and other professionals * Ensuring safeguarding, health and safety and EYFS requirements are followed at all times We’d love to talk to you if you have the following * A Level 3 or above qualification within Early Years * Proven experience working as an Early Years Educator, Nursery Nurse or Nursery Practitioner * Good knowledge and understanding of the EYFS * Experience of supporting or leading a team would be beneficial * Excellent communication skills with both children and adults * A caring, positive and inclusive approach * The ability to work collaboratively as part of a wider nursery team * A commitment to providing high-quality care, learning and development opportunities for children What’s on Offer * Full-time hours, Monday–Friday * Competitive salary * Supportive working environment * Opportunities for professional development and progression * A rewarding senior role within Early Years * Ongoing support from Nala Recruitment Interested? If you are an experienced Early Years professional looking for your next step as a Senior Early Years Educator / Nursery Room Leader, Nala would love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV today, or get in touch with the Nala team for more information about the role