Nursery Room Leader

Job Description: Nova Talent Solutions are currently recruiting for a Qualified, dedicated and caring Room Leader to join a fantastic nursery working with children aged 0-5 years. In this role, you will work closely with the Room Manager to ensure the smooth daily running of the room whils providing high-quality care, learning, and development. You will also take on the role of key person, observing and planning activities tailored to individual children\’s needs. Responsibilities: * Lead and oversee the baby room, ensuring the highest standards of care, safety, and wellbeing for babies. * Plan, implement, and evaluate age-appropriate activities that promote learning, creativity, and development. * Supervise and support a team of practitioners, offering guidance and mentoring where needed. * Build positive relationships with parents and carers, ensuring open and effective communication regarding the child\’s progress and needs. * Ensure that all children’s individual needs are met and that key-worker systems are followed. * Support the nursery manager in meeting the regulatory requirements, including health and safety, safeguarding, and child protection standards. * Create a warm, welcoming, and stimulating environment that promotes emotional, social, and cognitive development. * Keep accurate records of children\’s development, achievements, and well-being. Requirements * Minimum Level 2 or 3 qualification in Early Years or equivalent. * Good standard of English and Maths (GCSE A-C or equivalent). * Paediatric First Aid certification * 1 year experience working in a nursery or similar childare setting. * Desirable: Enhanced DBS on the Update Service