Room Leader (Level 3)

Room LeaderFull time: 43.75 hours a week(Potential part time roles available)Location: Croydon, CR0 1JBSalary: £36,000 p/a (Depending on experience)Start Date: TBC

We are seeking a Level 3 Room Leader with a kind, fun and caring persona for a day nursery in Croydon. The room leader should have a genuine passion for Early Years and be able to offer high-quality childcare for an established family-run nursery. The aim should be to create an environment where children are happy, engaged, safe, and healthy.

Duties:

• Support and encourage children to make their own choices, empowering them to be independent learners for when outside of preschool
• Observe, analyse and create progress reports in relation to the Early Years Foundation Stage
• Respond to each child’s emerging needs and interests via clear and concise communication
• Encourage children to communicate daily through warm and positive interactions
• Planning and guiding children’s activities by reflecting on the ways different children learn and practice
• Promote social time by interacting with other children during lunch and play breaks
• Observe children’s behaviour and progress when performing activities and report back to parents regarding any development and concerns
• Ensure that work is carried out in line with all relevant statutory children's legislation and comply with Ofsted standards and registration
• Bring enthusiasm and excitement to every day, leading the team and encouraging everyone to do their very best for the children in our care
• Ensuring the children are happy, settled and content
• Inspire your team daily and ensure a high standard of care for all children
• Develop and main meaningful, professional relationships with parents and carers!
• Be able to embark on new adventures and develop wondrous new ideas to give the children the very best chance at learning something new!
• Developing and maintaining professional relationships with parents and carers
• Using open dialogue and giving regular feedback so that we can support families with little ones in our care ensuring well-being for all
• Looking after every aspect of a child’s personal care needs each day-Keeping them happy, safe, stimulated and making sure they have fun learning with us
• Creating and maintaining an innovative learning space where children can explore and learn every day! Looking after our quality resources and both outdoor/indoor space
• Promoting a healthy lifestyle for all children, encouraging and supporting them at meal and snack times whilst also ensuring they have lots of time for active play

Requirements:

• Relevant Level 3 childcare qualification
• Minimum of 2 years of Early Years childcare experience
• Confident verbal and non-verbal communication skills
• Desire to help children develop and grow to achieve their full potential
• A sense of humour and a BIG smile
• Ability to work as part of a team and adapt to a dynamic, child-centered environment
• Enthusiasm, patience and experience for the Early Years sector
• Be a quick thinker with the desire to help children develop and grow to reach their full potential
• Good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage
• An attentive and compassionate nature
• Fully enhanced DBS
• Up to date CV
• Travelling distance to post code area

Benefits:

• Family run
• Supportive Management and team
• 50% Employee Discount
• CPD opportunities and Salary Reviews
• Training opportunities
• Staff Member of the term £200 voucher
• Room of the term £25 voucher
• Easter Treats
• 31 days holiday (increases with service, up to 36 days)
• Summer Pizza Party
• Career Progression
• Part-time Hours offered
• Tea, Coffee & Snacks Provided
• Compressed Hours offered
• Seasonal Competitions and Prizes
• Annual Christmas meal and Quiz night
• Wellbeing Support
• Casual dress