Nursery Room Leader (Level 3)
Salary: Up to £26,000
Hours: 40 hours per week, all year round

Our client, a welcoming and supportive nursery, is looking for an experienced Level 3 Nursery Room Leader to join their dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced early years professional who is ready to take on a leadership role and provide high-quality care and education in an environment that promotes growth, development, and career progression.

What We're Looking For

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• Essential Qualifications: Level 3 Early Years qualification (essential).
• Experience in Early Years Care: Proven experience working in an early years setting with a strong track record of working with children.
• Leadership Skills: Previous experience in a leadership role within a nursery, or the potential and ambition to take on more responsibility.
• Knowledge of EYFS: Strong understanding of the EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) framework and how to implement it effectively in daily practice.
• Excellent Communication Skills: Ability to communicate clearly and build strong relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Passion for Child Development: A positive, proactive approach with a commitment to supporting children’s growth and development.
• Team Leadership & Flexibility: Ability to lead a team, collaborate effectively, and adapt to the needs of the nursery.

What’s on Offer

Our client is committed to supporting your professional growth and offers the following benefits:

• Generous Annual Leave: Competitive leave package to promote a healthy work-life balance.
• In-House Training and Qualifications: Access to continuous learning and funding for further qualifications.
• Career Progression: Clear pathways for leadership and career development within the nursery.
• Pension Scheme: Secure your future with a company pension scheme.

Your Role

As a Nursery Room Leader, you will be responsible for leading a dedicated team within your room, ensuring high standards of care and education. Your duties will include:

• Leading a Team: Leading and motivating a team of nursery practitioners, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care and education.
• Planning and Delivering Activities: Planning and implementing age-appropriate activities that support children’s development, creativity, and learning.
• Observing and Assessing Progress: Observing and assessing children’s progress, creating and reviewing individual development plans.
• Supporting Children’s Routines: Encouraging children’s independence and supporting them in their daily activities and routines.
• Building Strong Relationships: Developing positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues to ensure a nurturing and welcoming environment.
• Maintaining a Safe and Stimulating Environment: Overseeing a safe, clean, and stimulating room environment that meets health and safety standards.
• Collaborating with the Team: Working closely with the nursery team to ensure smooth day-to-day operations and share best practices.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Nursery Practitioner ready to step into a leadership role. If you’re passionate about early years education and ready to take on new challenges while progressing in your career, we would love to hear from you!

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