Job Title: Room Leader (Nursery)
Location: Leeds, Wakefield and Harrogate
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
About the Role:
Our client is seeking a caring and experienced Room Leader to join their nursery teams in Leeds, Wakefield, and Harrogate. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing a room, ensuring that children are well cared for and engaged in fun activities that support their learning and development. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong leadership skills and a passion for early years education.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Lead the Room: Take charge of the day-to-day running of your room, creating a happy, safe, and welcoming environment for children.
2. Care for Children: Oversee the care of children aged 0-5, addressing their emotional, physical, and educational needs.
3. Plan Activities: Organize and plan fun, age-appropriate activities that encourage learning and development.
4. Support the Team: Guide and support your team, ensuring that staff understand their roles and collaborate effectively.
5. Build Relationships: Foster strong relationships with the children, their parents, and your colleagues.
6. Health & Safety: Ensure that health, safety, and safeguarding standards are maintained at all times in your room.
7. Daily Reporting: Keep records of children's development and communicate updates to parents and senior staff.
What We're Looking For:
1. Qualifications: A Level 3 Early Years qualification (or higher) is required.
2. Experience: Previous experience in a nursery setting, ideally in a senior or Room Leader role.
3. Leadership Skills: Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to lead a team effectively.
4. Caring Attitude: A genuine passion for working with children and supporting their growth.
5. DBS Check: A valid DBS check (or the willingness to apply for one).
Why Work with Us?:
1. Leadership Role: This position offers a chance to take on more responsibility and grow your leadership skills.
2. Supportive Environment: Join a friendly and welcoming team committed to providing high-quality care.
3. Professional Development: Opportunities for training and career advancement.
4. Make a Difference: Play a vital role in shaping the future of young children.
If you are an experienced early years practitioner ready to step up as a Room Leader, we would love to hear from you! Apply today to join our client's teams in Leeds, Wakefield, or Harrogate.
Application Requirements:
1. All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy.
2. Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained.
3. You must have legal right to work in the UK.
4. You must be willing to attend a registration interview.
Veritas Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.
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