Room Leader - Level 3 or above

Job type

• Full-time
• Permanent

Shift and schedule

• 10 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Benefits

• Discounted or free food
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking

Full job description

Round and Round the Gardens Childcare is looking to recruit a new staff member to join our team.

We are based on the Pyrford Road in West Byfleet, with an easy 10/15 minute walk from West Byfleet train station or ample parking for those who drive. Our nursery has 5 gardens areas, 3 classrooms catering for children from 1 year up to 5 years, 51 weeks per year, 8am - 6pm, Monday to Friday. We are closed for the week of Christmas and also Bank holidays with our staff having 28 days holiday per year.

Our team is a small and friend team and we are an independent nursery, recently achieving a Good Ofsted inspection in March 2024.

Job Summary:
We are seeking a dedicated Room Leader to join our team at a nursery in providing high-quality care and education to young children. The ideal candidate will have a passion for early childhood education and the ability to lead and manage a classroom effectively.

Duties:
- Plan and deliver engaging and age-appropriate activities for children in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum
- Create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment for children
- Manage the day-to-day running of the nursery room, including supervising children during playtime, meals, and rest periods
- Communicate effectively with parents and carers regarding children's progress and well-being
- Support children's social, emotional, and cognitive development through play-based learning
- Ensure safeguarding and health & safety procedures are followed at all times

Experience:
- Previous experience working in a childcare setting as a Room Leader
- Strong leadership skills to effectively manage a classroom of young children
- Ability to drive educational outcomes through creative teaching methods
- Excellent communication skills to engage with children, parents, and colleagues effectively
- Relevant qualifications in Early Childhood Education or equivalent

If you are passionate about providing quality care and education to young children, possess strong leadership skills, and have experience working in an early years setting, we would love to hear from you. Join our team as Room Leader to make a positive impact on the lives of young learners.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

School type:

• Day nursery

Education:

• Diploma of Higher Education (required)

Experience:

• Nursery: 2 years (essential)

Work Location: In person