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For Companies We are recruiting on behalf of a lovely nursery in Surbiton, Greater London and have an opportunity for an experienced level 3 Room leader to join the team.  Person Specification: NVQ level 3 Childcare qualification or equivalent Experience of working with children under 5 years of age Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (Desirable) Paediatric First Aid (Desirable) Some of the Room Leader responsibilities will Include: Working as a key worker, recording children’s learning and development Compliance with EYFS and planning exciting age appropriate activities To effectively lead and direct room based team Supporting children at sleep times and with personalcare Working in partnership with parents and key interfacing groups Working to nursery Safeguarding, Health & Safety policy and procedures Attending parent’s evenings and open days as required Attending staff meetings and training as required Working 40 Hours per week Benefits: Excellent benefits in include training, uniform, and further career progression. Due to the nature of this job, candidates will be subject to UK eligibility checks together with Enhance Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks For immediate interview please email Staff Match your up to date CV or call (phone number removed)
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How to prepare for a job interview at Staff Match
✨Know Your Stuff
Make sure you brush up on the EYFS framework and understand how it applies to the role of a Room Leader. Familiarise yourself with age-appropriate activities and be ready to discuss how you would implement them in your nursery.
✨Showcase Your Experience
Prepare specific examples from your past work with children under 5. Highlight your key worker experiences, how you've supported children's development, and any challenges you've overcome. This will show your practical knowledge and problem-solving skills.
✨Engage with Parents
Think about how you would communicate with parents and involve them in their child's learning. Be ready to share ideas on how to build strong partnerships with families, as this is crucial for a Room Leader.
✨Safety First
Since safeguarding is a top priority, be prepared to discuss your understanding of health and safety policies. If you have your Paediatric First Aid certificate, mention it! It shows you're proactive about keeping children safe.