This is a great setting near Walton upon Thames which is seeking a Nursery Room Leader. They within a short walk to local shops and with good public transport links.
The Nursery Room Leader is responsible for the day-to-day running of their room and supporting the management team in ensuring that high quality childcare is provided to all children.
In addition to a competitive salary package, including pension and occupational sick pay, you will receive a package of benefits including staff discount on childcare places, bonus, high street discounts, excellent training and career development, with the opportunity to gain further qualifications and much more.
Responsibilities:
* Provide day-to-day leadership and management for staff within your room, be the first point of contact for any parent queries and ensure that all nursery initiatives are fully deployed
* Ensure that the EYFS is implemented and followed throughout the room to an exemplary standard
* Engage with the Management Team to understand and comply with registration and legislative requirements, including any requirements outlined by Ofsted.
* Identify training needs and support with the training and development of the staff within the room
* Be involved in staff recruitment, and assist in preparing the staffing rota
* The Nursery Room Leader will assist and proactively support the induction of new staff members
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
* Significant previous experience of managing a room in a nursery setting
* Full and relevant Early Years qualification, preferably a higher Early Years qualification
* Full understanding and working knowledge of the EYFS
* Experience of leading and developing a team
* Comprehensive understanding of health and safety requirements, safeguarding training and paediatric first aid
* Valid DBS check
* Management or leadership qualification, or willing to study
* An understanding of budgets and resource requirements and able to manage a small room budget
Nursery People: Where your career gets the attention it deserves. Our tailored, supportive, and communicative service is designed to meet your unique needs. Reach out to Jon Gawley at 01932 797992 to get started.