Nursery Third in Charge
hace 7 días
Middleton
Nursery Room Leader\n\n Full-Time - Up to 40 hours per week - Monday to Friday \n Salary: £13.97 per hour \n\nAbout Us\n Welcome to Footsteps Nursery Dosthill, where we create a nurturing, nature-inspired environment for children aged 3 months to 5 years. Our spacious garden, engaging forest school sessions, and hands-on creative activities spark curiosity and support every stage of development. We believe in valuing our staff, offering free lunches, a supportive atmosphere, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. \n\nRole Overview\n As a Room Leader, you will play a vital role in overseeing the care and development of children aged 3 months to 1 year. Working closely with a team of skilled practitioners, you will: \n\n • Create a nurturing and safe environment for children under 2 years old.\n, • Implement a key person approach to help babies form secure attachments.\n, • Guide colleagues in identifying training and development needs.\n, • Maintain high-quality learning journals and records using EyLog and EyMan systems.\n, • Build positive relationships with parents, inviting them to participate in activities and keeping them informed about their child’s development.\n, • Model professionalism, consistency, and impartiality, fostering respect among your team, parents, and children.\n, • Full and relevant Level 3 qualification in Childcare (Essential)\n, • Previous experience working with babies under 2 years old\n, • A passion for the outdoors and outdoor learning, with enthusiasm for forest school activities\n, • Strong understanding of child development and the ability to provide purposeful learning experiences\n, • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, particularly in working with parents and colleagues\n, • Annual leave: 24 days’ holiday, plus bank holidays and an extra paid day off for your birthday\n, • Childcare discount: 75% off nursery fees for team members\n, • Wellbeing support: Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme helpline\n, • Learning and development: Tailored training and development opportunities to support your career growth\n, • Pension: Company pension scheme\n, • Employee discounts: Access to Perkaboo employee discounts\n, • Mentoring: Employee mentoring programme\n, • Health and wellbeing: Dedicated health and wellbeing support\n