Nursery Room Leader
21 days ago
Arlesey
Acre Wood Day Nursery\n\nRoom Leader | Full Time | 40 Hours Per Week\n\n Salary: £27,580 per annum \n\n Are you an experienced Room Leader ready for a new adventure? Join us at Acre Wood Nursery and make a difference in the lives of children and families! \n\n We’re on the lookout for a passionate Room Leader to guide our team in delivering our enriching ethos and curriculum. If you’re excited about fostering a nurturing environment, we want to hear from you! \n\n Our nursery operates from 7:00 am to 6:15 pm, and we need someone flexible to work varied shift patterns within these hours. \n\nWhy Join Us?\n\n At Family First, we truly value our team members and offer a fantastic benefits package, including: \n\n\n • \nAnnual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays.\n, • \nEmployee Discount / Childcare: Enjoy 75% off nursery fees for your children.\n, • \nHealth & Wellbeing Programme: Access to a confidential employee assistance helpline and support from mental health first aid trained staff.\n, • \nDevelopment: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth.\n, • \nCompany Pension Scheme: Secure your future with our pension plan.\n, • \nReferral Programme: Recommend a friend for a role and earn a cash bonus if they’re successful.\n, • \nOn-Site Parking: Enjoy free parking at our nursery.\n\n\nRoom Leader Duties and Responsibilities:\n\n\n, • Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences that cater to children's age and developmental stage.\n, • Support the holistic development of children, focusing on their physical, intellectual, social, and emotional growth.\n, • Assist staff in maintaining high-quality updates on the EyLog system and children's learning journals.\n, • Lead by example, promoting respect and credibility in your role.\n, • Implement an effective key person approach to help children form secure attachments.\n, • Maintain accurate records related to children and staff on the EyMan system.\n, • Ensure the safety and wellbeing of every child, staff member, parent, and visitor.\n, • \nFull and relevant Level 3 in Childcare qualification: Essential\n, • \nOver 1 year’s experience in Early Years: Essential\n, • \nOver 6 months’ experience in a senior position: Desirable\n, • \nKnowledge of Ofsted expectations: Desirable\n, • \nUnderstanding of the statutory framework for the EYFS: Essential\n