£26000–£29000 yearly
Full-time
Wembley Park, Wembley
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
