Job Description

We are looking for a Room Leader to join the team at this nursery in Elm Park, in a permanent role with an ASAP start!

This is a full time Nursery Room Leader position to work 40 hours per week (worked in shifts between 7am and 7pm). Salary will be from £27,040 to £30,040 per annum.

Whether you're an Early Years Practitioner looking to further your career or an experienced Room Leader wanting a change, this nursery is a wonderful place to work, with a supportive management team who truly care about every member of staff, and lots of opportunities for career progression and further training.

Benefits of working at this nursery include:

• 25% childcare discount
• Free meals provided every day
• 25-29 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Nursery closed for 1 week at Christmas
• Good pension scheme
• Bonus schemes, including staff appreciation employee of the month
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Regular pay rises

As a Room Leader, you will be supporting team members to provide a high standard of care and education. Your main responsibilities include:

• Ensuring the room operates smoothly and is a safe environment for the children
• Planning, preparing and leading a range of activities in line with the EYFS framework
• Observing and recording key children's development and progress
• Supporting Early Years Practitioners and students in the implementation and evaluation of children's planning and progress
• Conducting staff one to ones and appraisals
• Regularly communicating with parents/carers regarding the children's progress and day to day needs
• Attending staff training, meetings, parents evenings and open days as required

Requirements:

• Level 3 (or equivalent/above) qualification in Early Years or Childcare
• GCSEs or Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Maths
• Recent experience working in an early years setting
• Experience planning short, medium and long term plans in an early years setting
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills
• Experience of maintaining accurate records

Located in Elm Park, Havering, this lovely nursery is easy to reach thanks to excellent transport links, including the tube station being a very short walk away!

Further your early years career in a wonderful setting and make a difference to children's early development as a Nursery Room Leader - apply now!

Ethos Education Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo a thorough vetting procedure, including an enhanced DBS check.