Nursery manager

VD Recruitment has partnered with a leading chain of independent Montessori nurseries in the Wembley & Harrow area, specializing in the Montessori method of education. We are seeking an experienced full time Level 3 Nursery Room Leader to join their dynamic team at the Ofsted Rated ‘Good’ nursery. You’ll need to be highly committed to providing children with the very best care and education. You’ll also have to be keen to progress and develop your own knowledge and skills and work as part of a team. The successful Room Leader will have strong knowledge of EYFS, an understanding of children’s development and hold a Level 3 qualification in Childcare or equivalent. Salary: £26k to £29k Location – Wembley HA9 Hours – 40 /week (Rotating early & late shifts between 7.30am to 6.30pm) Toddlers Room - You would be supervising a room of 15 children and 4 members of staff. Your main duties as a Room Leader would be : • Leading and working as part of a team to ensure the nursery runs smoothly and efficiently. • Caring for all children and ensuring their personal and hygiene needs are met daily. • Ensuring the children are happy, settled and content. • Observing, assessing, and planning for the children’s individual needs, ensuring their development is continuously monitored and create opportunities for children to progress. • Keeping up to date and informed of legislation in relation to early education and ensure that all paperwork is in keeping with the EYFS and Ofsted Requirements. • Becoming familiarised with the nursery's policies and procedures and working within these. Sharing creative ideas and willingly involving your team in decision making for the classroom e.g., activities/planning • Delegating tasks to your team • Forming professional and friendly partnerships with parents and forming secure relationships with the children. • Using the nursery app - training will be provided. Person Specification for the ideal Toddler Room Leader • Minimum Level 3 in Childcare & Education • The ability to deliver high-quality practice. • Strong knowledge of the EYFS and safeguarding procedures. • Excellent communication skills. • Being a positive role model to your team. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Good ICT skills Benefits - • Excellent Salary Package with an annual review. • 28 days paid holidays • One day’s extra holiday on your birthday each year! · One extra day's holiday per year increasing with each year of service • Pension scheme. • Fabulous in house CPD opportunities • Free uniform • 5 paid staff training days per year • Wellbeing days with treats & snacks • Staff childcare discount The positions are subject to an Enhanced DBS certificate and references. If you have the relevant experience & qualification and would like to be a part of a progressive and fun team please send your cv

We are highly focussed on development and safety but also vitally important to us, is that our children have an enjoyable learning experience. We provide a caring, secure environment through individual attention and group activities and to organise an appropriate range of leisure activities for children between the ages of 3 to 11. Key Areas · Activity planning · Liaison · Supervision and care of children · Direct playwork · Health and safety · Miscellaneous Duties and Responsibilities Activity Planning · To provide safe, creative and appropriate play opportunities including preparing activities, organisation programmes and arranging equipment · To ensure that all activities are carried out within an equal opportunity framework. · To undertake any necessary training including a nationally recognised playwork course. · To encourage community wide participation and activity planning and delivery. Liaison · To develop and maintain good relationships and communications with parents to facilitate day to day caring needs. · To encourage parental involvement and support through the development of effective working relationships. · To consult with the children and involve them in the planning of activities. Supervision and care of children · Ensure that activities are carried out in a safe and responsible manner in accordance with Statutory responsibilities. · Ensure that food provision is carried out within the guidelines of the Food and Safety Act 1990, it is balanced and healthy in accordance with dietary requirements. Direct Playwork · Help the coordinator to ensure that a wide range of creative and enjoyable activities are offered. · Ensure that play meets full range of children’s individual and group needs. Health and safety · To ensure the good standards of hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times. · To be responsible for the Health and Safety standards, appropriate for the needs of the children. · Recording of any accidents in the accident book. · Ensure child is collected by someone known to Beams of Light staff · Recording of any accidents in the accident book · To ensure confidentiality of information at work is adhered. · Ensure to provide a good quality check on the equipment and the children’s play environment before the after school care session. Miscellaneous · To promote the aims and objectives of Beatrix Potter School, it’s policies and practices and use as a guide for daily activities. · To undertake such other duties and responsibilities of an equivalent nature as may be determined from time to time. · To assist in outreach (promoting the centre) After School Care Salary - £11 an hour, 3 hours a day Location - Beatrix Potter Primary School, London, SW18 3ER Contract Type - Permanent, Part time, Self Employed Weekly hours - 12 to 15 hours per week Operates - from 3pm to 6pm Monday - Friday (Term Time Only) Probationary Period (3 months) - Remote interview process. - Sanitisation, disinfection or cleaning procedures in place - Job Types: Part-time, Permanent - Pay: £11.00 per hour Schedule: Monday to Friday Licence/Certification: DBS certificate (preferred) Safeguarding Certification (preferred) First Aid Certification (preferred) Food Hygiene certificate (preferred) Level 3 Childcare certificate (preferred)

This is a great chance to join an amazing nursery setting in the Stockwell area of London as a Nursery Room Leader. The nursery is light and spacious, with separate rooms for different age groups, and a short walk from the tube station and local bus routes. They have fantastic facilities including soft play and sensory room, and a team of highly qualified teachers who enjoy being creative. The children enjoy a range of activities from science experiments and yoga to cooking as well as getting out on community walks and visits to attractions in the local area. Caring for children from birth to 5 years old, the team are experienced and passionate in everything they do. The in-house chef is also on hand to provide nutritious, healthy food for the staff and children. Everyone works as a team and you will oversee and support other staff members in the room, such as assistant teachers or teaching assistants. In addition to an excellent salary, you will receive strong in-house training, generous pension, a large discount on childcare fees, up to 35 days holidays including your birthday off, high street discounts, bonus and incentives, along with organised team celebrations, and much more. Responsibilities: - The Nursery Room Leader creates a nurturing and inclusive atmosphere where each child feels valued and secure - Provide guidance, mentorship, and training to nursery practitioners in your room - Maintain open and effective communication with parents or guardians, providing regular updates on children's progress and daily activities - Share responsibilities, set goals, and ensure a collaborative and effective team environment Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: - Level 3 childcare qualification, such as a CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education or equivalent - Prior experience working in a nursery or early childhood education setting is required - An understanding of early childhood educational practices, curriculum planning, and teaching methods - The ability to organize and manage daily routines, activities, and records efficiently This is multifaceted role, requiring a combination of knowledge, skills, and abilities related to early childhood education, management, and interpersonal interactions It is great opportunity to step into a Nursery Room Leader role and be able to develop your career further. Nursery People is a specialist nursery recruitment agency dedicated to connecting talented early years professionals with leading childcare companies and settings.