At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a room of young children, fostering their development and ensuring a safe, nurturing environment.
- Company: Family-owned bilingual nurseries in London with award-winning quality.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, birthday off, sick pay, career progression support, and free lunches.
- Other info: Join a passionate team dedicated to excellence in early childhood education.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while working in a creative and supportive setting.
- Qualifications: Level 2 or 3 qualification in Early Years Education and nursery experience required.
The predicted salary is between 25805 - 31539 £ per year.
Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Room leader to join our team.
The ideal candidate will provide a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for young children, fostering their development and ensuring they feel valued and supported.
We are a group of Bilingual French Nurseries in London.
We are a family-owned setting with two nurseries currently.
In 2021 & 2024, we received the Top 20 London nurseries award.
This is a testimony of the quality of our teaching and learning environment for our children.
The nurseries welcome children aged between 3 months and 5 years old and are open 51 weeks a year from 8am to 6pm.
We provide a loving culture and creative exploration through the eyes of the child.
By building Montessori methods and linguistic arts, we have developed our unique curriculum.
As a result, we prepare a child to excel in their foundation years and then move through life with a strong ability to achieve excellence.
We are currently looking for a Level 2 or 3 early years qualified room leader in the team who is passionate about childcare and who can play a key role at this exciting stage of our growing nurseries.
- Excellent rates of pay (based on experience and qualification)
- Birthday off
- Sick pay policy
- Support for well-being
- Support for career progression
- Support for higher level qualifications and fully funded training
- Free wholesome, hot lunches available
- Pension Scheme
- 70% fee reduction for our longstanding employees to take their children in the nursery if space available (minimum 1yr of employment with us)
- Employee assistance programme
Key Responsibilities
- Full responsibility of the room including children developments and staff practices.
- Carry out risk assessments throughout the day to ensure the nursery is a safe environment and comply with Safeguarding Procedures.
- Lead the team of other staff in the room and train them to become strong practitioners and create a nice team environment.
- Act as a leader for the overall nursery and collaborate on the day-to-day running of the nursery.
- Ensure a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care and development for all children at Raphael Nursery
- Assist in promoting equal opportunities and the inclusion of children with special educational needs and disabilities.
- Communicate regularly and positively with parents/guardians, providing updates on their child’s progress and addressing any concerns.
Requirements
Qualifications
- A minimum Level 2 or 3 qualification in Early Years Education or Childcare (e. g., CACHE, NVQ, or equivalent).
Experience
- Previous experience working in a nursery or early years setting is required.
Skills and Attributes
- A genuine passion for working with young children.
- Good understanding of child development and the EYFS framework.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.
- Patience, creativity, and a caring nature.
If you are enthusiastic about shaping the early years of a child’s life and contributing to a nurturing environment, we would love to hear from you!
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Room Leader in London employer: Raphael Nursery
Raphael Nursery is an exceptional employer located in the vibrant area of Clapham, London, offering a supportive and nurturing work environment for nursery practitioners. With a strong commitment to employee development, we provide outstanding training, clear progression paths, and meaningful financial rewards, including competitive salaries and a bi-annual bonus scheme. Our culture prioritises teamwork and inclusivity, ensuring that every staff member feels valued and empowered to contribute to the children's growth and wellbeing.
