About the Room Leader position An amazing opportunity has arisen within the MiChild group, we are looking for a reliable, enthusiastic and organised individual to join our team as a Room leader to work in our Teddies Nursery. If you are highly motivated flexible, experienced in working in early years and have a genuine passion for working with children then this is the role for you. Room Leader responsibilities are - To work as a room leader and to implement the nursery curriculum. - To provide high standards of quality within the nursery including the environment, resources and experiences offered to children. - To lead planning and maintain accurate and effective children's records. - To promote and facilitate partnership with parents/carers and other family members. - To support the development of good practice with regard to special needs and inclusion. - To work with the Childcare and Education team to continuously improve the quality of childcare and education. - To ensure that children are kept safe and that staff understand and when necessary follow Safeguarding Procedures. - To ensure that the nutritional needs of the children are met and that Food Safety Regulations are complied with. - To comply with all the relevant legislation including the Children Act 1989 and 2004 and company policies and procedures at all times. - To remain abreast of current developments in childcare and education policy and practice. Room Leader requirements are: - Must be Level 3 qualified - Have a detailed understanding of the requirements set by Ofsted - Excellent knowledge of the EYFS and experience of working with children and families - Extensive knowledge of Safeguarding - Experience of working in partnership with parents and outside agencies. - Managing and maintaining administration requirements Company benefits: - Staff discount on childcare fees - 50% - Exceptional holiday entitlement package with long service benefits year on year. - Company incentives such as additional holiday days for 100% attendance - Career progression opportunities and a training programme based around you. - Staff well-being programme including- weekly staff well-being drop in's, staff room where you can unwind during your break, access to free exercise sessions and healthy recipes on our well-being platform. - Monthly Staff Treats - Staff meals and refreshments throughout the day - Staff appreciation and recognition awards (such a 1 years service, 5 years service, 10 year service, employee of the month, staff shout out's etc. - Company events (such as annual awards night, NMT awards, Day Nursery Awards etc. - Free branded staff uniform - Fully funded accredited training such as Paediatric First Aid, Level 2 in Safeguarding and many more - Employer contribution to pension scheme Experience - Childcare: 1 year (preferred) Salary From £12.20 per hour indsj