Curriculum leader jobs in London

The role: Are you passionate about early childhood education, the outdoors and eager to play a pivotal role in shaping a new nursery? We are seeking a dedicated Deputy Manager to join our team at Higher Vibrations Forest School Nursery, a vibrant new nursery set to open soon in Croydon. Your role will be to support and inspire a small team, to offer children daily experiences in the outdoor environment. We are a small forest school setting (up to 20 children) based in13.5 acres of ancient oak woodland. We have a main base building with access to our own private outdoor space. Working Monday to Friday 8-5.30 Salary £27-30,0000 Depending on experience. Responsibilities: - Supporting the management and supervision of nursery staff, including hiring, training and evaluating performance. - Supporting the development and the implementation of age-appropriate curriculum and activities for children. - Ensure compliance with all regulations and health and safety standards. - Liaising with parents/carers regarding their child’s progress or any concerns. - Supporting with all systems and processes including staff development in preparation for OFSTED. - Create a warm and welcoming environment for children, parents, and staff - Leadership of daily operations, including scheduling, record-keeping, and maintaining inventory of supplies. What we are looking for: - Ability to multitask and prioritise responsibilities, - *A minimum Early Years Level 3 qualification or QTS/PGCE - *2 years’ experience as a deputy - *Forests school leader desirable but not essential or someone with a great passion for nature and outdoor play. - *Experience of implementing the EYFS statutory framework. - Knowledge of nursery operations and best practices including safeguarding - Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with fluency in English - A commitment to strong relationship building. Our commitment: - 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays. - Company pension - Opportunities for professional development and career advancement. - We offer competitive compensation based on experience. - Social events throughout the year. As it’s a new nursery you will have a huge impact in embedding our ethos connecting children to nature~learning through play and creating the team culture. Join us in creating a nurturing and stimulating environment where children can flourish and reach their full potential. We look forward to welcoming you to the Higher Vibrations Forest School family!

This Nursery is looking for an experienced Nursery room leader with a level 3 qualification in childcare to join their team for an immediate start! Duties - Provide a safe and nurturing environment for children in the nursery - Plan and implement age-appropriate activities and curriculum - Supervise and engage children in play, both indoors and outdoors - Monitor and ensure the well-being of each child in your care - Maintain cleanliness and organization of the nursery area - Communicate with parents regarding their child's progress and any concerns Requirements - Previous experience working with young children in a nursery or childcare setting - Minimum Level 3 Childcare qualification needed Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other related duties as requested to meet the ongoing needs of the nursery. Job Type: Full-time Salary: £12.00-£15.00 per hour Schedule: 8 hour shift Monday to Friday Licence/Certification: DBS (required)

About the Nursery The nursery welcomes children aged between 3 months and 5 years old and is open 51 weeks a year from 8am to 6pm. We provide a loving culture and creative exploration through the eyes of the child. By building on Montessori methods and linguistic arts, we have developed our unique curriculum. As a result, we prepare a child to excel in their foundation years and then move through life with a strong ability to achieve excellence. Main duties and responsibilities: · Full responsibility overseeing the rooms incl. children developments and staff practises . Carry out risk assessments throughout the day to ensure the nursery is a safe environment and comply with Safeguarding Procedures · Lead the team of other staff in the room and train them to become strong practitioners and create a nice team environment · Act as a leader for the overall nursery and collaborate to the day-to-day running of the nursery · Ensure a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care and development for all children at Raphael Nursery · Support key children · Assist in promoting equal opportunities and the inclusion of children with special educational needs and disabilities. · Liaise with and support parents/carers and other family members The successful candidate must be qualified to Level 3 or above in childcare, be an experienced nurse, have a firm understanding and experience of the Early years foundation stage, and also will be looking for a full-time position per week. Benefits: · Excellent rates of pay (based on experience and qualification) . Semi-annual bonus scheme . Sick pay policy . Support for your well-being · Support for career progression · Support for higher level qualifications and fully funded training · Free wholesome, hot lunches available · Pension Scheme . 70% fee reduction for our longstanding employees to take their children in the nursery if space available (minimum 1y of employment) · Employee assistance programme