Full Job Description
Are you ready for a new and exciting role? Would you like to be a part of the opening of a brand-new nursery? We are recruiting for a Baby Room Leader to join our new nursery in Eastcote. Conveniently located next to the shops on Field End Road, we are just an 8-minute walk from Eastcote station, with a bus stop only a minute away, making us easily accessible via public transport.
Position Details:
- Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week, with a variety of shifts between 7:30am-6pm.
- Salary: £28,392 - £32,935 dependent on experience.
About Us:
- Established our Northwood branch in July 2019 and expanded twice since then.
- Eastcote is our second branch, and we are very excited about it!
- We offer in-house training and support for further courses to enhance staff knowledge.
- Significant room for career progression with a focus on upskilling our team.
- Our beautiful building has 5 classrooms across 2 floors.
- We use the user-friendly nursery app 'Blossom Educational' which is our sister company, to enhance efficiency and organization.
What We Offer:
- 28 days holiday per year, including 5 days at Easter, 5 days at Christmas, bank holidays, and the remaining to take in your own time.
- One extra day’s holiday per year of service.
- Additional holiday for your birthday.
- Employee of the month rewards.
- Christmas bonus.
- Pension scheme.
- Free uniform.
- Three paid staff inset days per year.
- Opportunities for further courses and qualifications, paid for by Blossom Tree.
- Complimentary team-building activities and staff events.
- Staff childcare discount.
- Paid DBS, with a requirement to pay £13 annually for the Update Service.
A Typical Day Includes:
- Working as part of a team to ensure the nursery runs smoothly and efficiently.
- Caring for all children and ensuring their personal and hygiene needs are met daily.
- Ensuring the children are happy, settled, and content.
- Observing, assessing, and planning for the children’s individual needs, ensuring their development is continuously monitored and creating opportunities for children to progress.
- Keeping up to date with legislation in early education and ensuring all paperwork complies with EYFS and Ofsted requirements.
- Familiarizing yourself with the nursery's policies and procedures and working within these.
- Leading a team, encouraging and raising practice daily.
- Delegating tasks to ensure the smooth running of the room.
- Sharing creative ideas and involving your team in classroom decision-making.
- Forming professional and friendly partnerships with parents and securing bonds with the children.
- Using our nursery app 'Blossom Educational' (training provided).
What We Ask From You:
- A full and relevant Childcare qualification at a minimum of Level 3.
- Previous experience working as a Room Leader is essential.
- Good ICT skills are essential.
- Ability to be a positive role model for your team.
- Effectively lead and manage the staff team in the classrooms.
- Extensive knowledge of the current EYFS, Ofsted, and welfare requirements.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Passion, motivation, and the ability to work well within a team.
- Adaptability to a fun and inspiring working environment.
- A current and clean Disclosure Barring Services (DBS) Certificate.
If you are an experienced and enthusiastic Room Leader ready to take on a new challenge, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to join our dynamic team and make a positive impact on the lives of children and their families.