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Job Description
Job Title: Room Leader – Maternity Cover
Department: St Paul’s Nursery, Malvern Street
Salary: £25,522pa
Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday (shifts between 7 am & 6pm)
Contract Term: Maternity Cover to April 2025, Subject to a 6 month Probationary period
Job Purpose: Working as part of the management team of St. Paul’s Nursery, provide a happy, caring and safe environment in which differentiated needs of the children are met. To be room based and take lead responsibility for the organisation and delivery of provision to ensure a high standard in children’s education, care and safety. To assume named person responsibility in the absence of the Assistant Managers and Nursery Manager. All staff employed by the Trust have an individual responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of the children/young people and vulnerable adults that they are responsible for or come in contact with.
Duties and responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to:
1. Assisting the nursery management team providing support and cooperation to ensure all areas of St Paul’s Nursery are running effectively, actively promoting the continual development of best practice throughout the nursery.
2. As room leader, provide organisation, support and clear direction for staff to ensure that all children are making good levels of progress and achieving their potential.
3. Be responsible for an effective daily routine within the room to meet the needs of children and staff. Manage ratios, allocation of key children and ensure all duties are delegated fairly.
4. Disseminate knowledge and experience to make the best possible provision for all children and the wishes of parents/carers are respected and adhered to in line with policies and procedures.
5. Guide and assist staff in the provision of challenging and enjoyable activities, routines and environment, recognising each child’s emerging needs and interests and the differing ways in which they learn.
6. Responsible for the understanding of best practice and approach of learning through play of the team and promoting professional development through regular feedback, formal supervisions, performance reviews and identification of training needs.
7. Act promptly to address any concerns in the room and inform the nursery manager of ongoing issues.
8. Monitor, evaluate and reflect upon the day to day running of the nursery, ensuring full participation of staff team through regular staff meetings and supervisions.
9. DSL (Designated Safeguarding Lead) for the room and part of the DSL team within St Paul’s Trust, ensure that concerns are recorded, reported and monitored. Supporting staff, signposting parents, liaising with other professionals and attending necessary meetings.
10. SENCO lead for the room, identify needs promptly and support key persons to meet children’s needs within the setting. To maintain records and work in partnership with parents and other agencies in line with The Graduated Approach of The SEN Code of Practice.
11. To work in partnership with parents and carers using a variety of approaches and support staff team in this, promoting effective communication, shared understanding and positive relationships.
12. Oversee admissions and day to day administrative and financial tasks relating to the room.
13. Responsible for promoting and maintaining safe and healthy working environment and own health and safety.
14. Contribute to the writing and review of nursery policies, curriculum and practice ensuring that these are implemented by all staff and embedded within practice.
15. To participate in the Trust’s performance management scheme.
16. To undertake personal professional development and training as appropriate.
17. To assist with organising and running community events in Balsall Heath as appropriate.
18. To participate in the supervision process including the Probationary Review.
19. To undertake any other duties commensurate with the role and responsibilities of the post as agreed with your Line Manager.
20. To be familiar with and uphold the policies and procedures of the Trust especially those relating to Health and Safety, Equalities, Data Protection and Safeguarding.
Supervision received: Nursery Manager
Supervision exercised: Senior Early Years Practitioners, Early Years Practitioners
Person Specification
Method of Assessment (MOA): A – Application Form, I – Interview, T - Test
CRITERIA ESSENTIAL MOA DESIRABLE
EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE At least 2 years management or leadership experience in a nursery setting. Participation in regulatory inspection leading to a “Good” or “Outstanding” outcome. Thorough knowledge, understanding and ability to implement EYFS Statutory Requirements and Early Years Inspection Framework. Thorough knowledge and understanding of child development and ability to identify needs and set targets for learning. Understanding of Safeguarding and Child Protection requirements and procedure. Knowledge and understanding of different childcare approaches and theories. A/I Experience of working in the voluntary and community sector. SENCO training. Forest School training. DSL training.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES Leadership and supervisory management skills. Ability to lead and participate fully in staff meetings and training days. Effective communication skills and ability to liaise and raise concerns with other professionals, colleagues and parents. Ability to maintain accurate information and progress records for individual children and evaluate assessments. A/I Ability to research and remain up to date with regards to legislation, practice and theory. Competent administrative & ICT skills.
QUALIFICATIONS/TRAINING Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years Qualification. A/I Current Certificates in First Aid and Food Hygiene. Level 5 or above in Early Education Management or supervisory training.
EQUALITIES Understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and the ability to apply this. I
Further Requirement It is essential that all candidates are deemed suitable to work with children and/or vulnerable people.
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