Nursery Room Leader

Sowing & Growing Nursery and Preschool (S&G) is a family orientated setting situated in the West Norwood/Dulwich area with a capacity of 60 children. Our approach sees children flourish in the heart of their own learning within a language rich environment. We do this by working closely with families and our local community to provide the best possible start for children. We intentionally empower the Sowing and Growing team to successfully deliver the most crucial stage of development. Our families have a high expectation of quality care and communication. This is achieved by recruiting the best staff who are committed to going the extra mile to support children. As an organisation, we are committed to supporting our team and their wellbeing. We are seeking a passionate and enthusiastic Nursery Room Leader. The person we are looking for should be able to lead and coordinate groups of people well. This person should also be able to plan meaningful and fun age appropriate activities for children. The role will be to help ensure all children receive high quality care, are kept safe and are provided with stimulating play experiences, which meet their individual needs within the rooms. About you * A motivated people person, team player and a willing learner * An strong leader, with Room Leader experience * Solution focused & and committed to improve where possible * Strong Knowledge of EYFS curriculum and developmental tracking * Excellent spoken and written English as well as a strong communicator * Reliable, honest and a person who conducts themselves with integrity * Relevant Early Years Qualification, Level 3 * Fun with a sense of humor * A desire to progress within the Early Years sector Benefits * Competitive salary with annual increases * Pension scheme * £500 refer a friend bonus * Value-driven nursery setting * Paid training and qualification opportunities * 40% Childcare discount * Strong transport links * Quarterly fun staff socials * 30 days annual leave plus birthday leave * Employee of the Month scheme * Access to Employee Assistance Programme to support staff wellbeing * Our very own nursery pets! Your Roles & Responsibilities Reporting to the Nursery Manager and Deputy Managers Leading your team by example, motivating your team to become reflective practitioners and promote a positive culture always Modelling and implementing the highest standards of Early Education practice at all times Taking leadership of your room, delegating and managing systems within your room Supporting your teams’ professional development and training by setting SMART targets, identifying training opportunities, mentoring and coaching. Building and maintaining excellent relationships with parents and families Ensuring the nursery meets all OFSTED requirements Planning activities which ensure each child is working towards the early learning outcomes. Being responsible for the day to day care of all children within the room Liaising with parents/carers as appropriate Taking part in formal and informal team meetings. Facilitating a creative and innovative range of play and learning experiences, making full use of indoor and outdoor environments. Carrying out key-person related responsibilities and building relationships with a small group of children and their families Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all children in your care resulting in total avoidance of preventable accidents and promoting a feeling of security and satisfaction amongst all parents. Ensuring that planning for the individual needs of each child is maintained to a high standard Ensuring that the nursery remains clean and safe for all children and early years team Understanding and implementing the nursery’s policies and procedures Providing high quality care and activities for children Working a flexible shift pattern within the nursery opening hours Preparing and serving food for snack time and drinks for children, encouraging good nutrition and sociable eating