Room Leader

Job description

About

A fantastic opportunity has become available at Pixieland Nurseries. We are looking for a Nursery Room leader at our Saltash nursery, to fit well within their friendly team and learn skills on the job whilst supporting children’s play, learning & development. We are looking for a professional attitude, but with a sense of fun and excitement as this allows our children to thrive within our nursery family environment. Operating for nearly 40 years, If you are looking to further your childcare career, Pixieland is a great place to do so.

The hours for this role are 2 days a week, 18 hours total

Purpose of post

· To ensure a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for all children in the nursery

· To give support to other team members within the nursery and lead the room with your team

· To work as part of a team in order to provide an enabling environment in which all individual children can play, learn and develop

Main duties

· Leading and supporting your team

· Creating programmes and activities for the children

· Keep records of children’s development and liaise with parents

· Upholding safeguarding practices with your team

· Preparing and maintaining environments to meet children’s needs

· Supporting your team to develop their role with the help of your manager

· Complete transfer documents and ensure they meet EYFS requirements

Skills required

· Good communication

· Able to use a computer/tablet

· Leadership

· Adaptable

· Ability to work as a team

Personal Qualities

· Polite

· Patient and punctual

· Diligent

· Trustworthy

· Reliable

· Confidentiality essential

Qualifications:

Must hold NVQ level 3 in childcare or above

Minimum of 2 years experience in childcare

Benefits:

· Referral program

· 20% off discounted childcare

· Continuous training and & Development

· Staff events

Our nursery is committed to safer recruitment so a Disclosure Barring Service check is required to be undertaken.

If you would like to join our valued team, please apply with your CV