Unit/Room Leader
Hours: Full Time
Location: Leicester – Oadby
Salary: £11.85/hr or up to £25,000/ year
About you
This role is the first level of the leadership ladder. It involves providing support and direction to the unit team and working closely with the deputy/ manager. It entails overseeing the smooth running of the unit, and ensuring that high quality care is being practised at all times.
The Unit (Room) Leader is a trained and qualified childcare professional, who specialises in leadership and management.
If you are someone with a real passion for childcare who is looking to work within our professional organization, then this job is for you.
The role is to assist the Management team in providing professional leadership and management of the nursery and to help ensure that all children receive the highest standards of care and education.
About us
At St. George’s Nursery, we take pride in the fact that we have such dedicated long-term staff, who are passionate about both childcare as well as St. George’s. 39 members of the St. George’s family have been with us for 5+ years, and 21 members of our team have been with us for 10+ years. They are constantly building on their knowledge and skills and their passion for what they do continues to grow stronger and stronger.
Responsibilities Include:
1. Liaise with and support parents, carers and other family members.
2. Support all staff and promote a good staff team.
3. Lead a small team in your room to provide an exceptional level of childcare, supported by the nursery management team.
4. Maintain good practice in your room, ensuring that the EYFS is adhered to.
5. Keeping records of children’s progress, routines, and interests.
Qualifications:
* Level 3 or above (or equivalent).
* You must have a good understanding of the EYFS and be capable of maintaining children’s development records.
* We are committed to safeguarding children and all posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check and references.
* Childcare experience: 3 years+ (Required).
* Management experience: (Preferred but not essential).
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