Nursery Room Leader | South London | Full Time | 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, shift pattern between 7:30 am and 6:30 pm, with the option to work 4 condensed days | £32,000 per annum

Wimbledon Day Nursery is dedicated to providing the highest level of care and education for every child who comes through our door. With a highly qualified team of staff and a management team who together have over twenty years of childcare knowledge, we have managed to create a home away from home experience for your pride and joy

We’re looking for a fun-loving, hard-working, dedicated Nursery Room Leader who wants to join our outstanding nursery.

We currently have openings across all age groups and are excited to welcome the right candidates to join our team.

Are you the right person for the job?

Level 3 childcare certificate (or equivalent)
DBS enhanced clearance
Good level of English language (both written and verbal)
Previous Room Leader experience would be beneficial
First Aid certification (required or willingness to obtain)
Must be able to reliably commute to South London or plan to relocate before starting work

What will your role look like?

Build strong relationships with parents and other staff members
Plan and implement the daily routine in the room
Attend monthly staff meetings
Be aware of nursery standards and policies, and make sure they are being met at all times
Be a key worker for up to 6 children and take responsibility for their records, learning and general care
Support, mentor, motivate and supervise room staff in their day-to-day duties and monitor their paperwork, including planning, observations, assessments and learning journeys regularly
To work with the EYFS Curriculum and plan exciting age-appropriate activities for children
Being responsible for maintaining a safe and welcoming environment in the room
Building positive, trusting and successful relationships with parents, colleagues and children
Attending nursery events – parent consultations, open days, sports days, summer fairs, etc
Good knowledge and compliance with Health and Safety, Safeguarding, EYFS and Ofsted regulations
Be willing to be part of the leadership team for continuous progression within the company
Provide high standards of quality within the nursery, including the environment, resources and experiences offered to children
Remain up to date with current developments in childcare and education policies and practices

What can you expect in return?

Additional leave
Company events
Company pension
Employee discount
Store discount
£500 bonus upon completion of the probation period

What’s next? It’s easy! Click “APPLY” now! We can’t wait to hear from you!

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