Nursery Room Leader

Room Leader

Nurse Seekers is proud to be recruiting a Room Leader on behalf of a fantastic, high-quality Nursery based in Shirley, Solihull. The successful candidate must be an energetic and passionate individual with a real passion for childcare and want to work with children to fulfil their greatest potential!

Essential Criteria

• NVQ Level 3 in Childcare or equivalent or above.
• Experience of support work in an EYFS setting.
• Experience of working to OFSTED Standards.
• Able to form excellent relationships with children.
• Able to form good working relationships with other team members
• Knowledge of EYFS Curriculum requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding learning opportunities and exceptional care.
• Make accurate and effect assessments of the children during the stages of development.
• Communicate with colleagues, parents/carers to meet the individual needs of the children.
• Prepare and Supervise Activities.
• To have responsibility for a group of key children and ensure all children in the room are allocated a key person.
• Support all staff and contribute to a positive working environment.
• Create an enabling environment where all children can reach their potential through a ‘child centred’ approach.
•  To be flexible within working practices of Nursery. Be prepared to help where needed, including to undertake certain domestic jobs within Nursery, e.g. preparation of snack meals, cleansing of equipment etc.
• Undertake duties of the Deputy Manager and/or Nursery Manager in their absence or when required on a temporary basis.
• To be involved in out of working hours activities, e.g. training, monthly staff meetings, Summer fayre, Christmas party etc.
• Look upon the Nursery as a “whole”, where you can help, be most utilised, and be constantly aware of the needs of children.
• To keep records of development and achievement on your key children, for parents to view. These may be online, and paperwork based.
• Take fees and payments from parents, attend managers meetings and support all staff if developing their skills.
• To lead your team in ensuring they keep up to date records of the achievements of their children and monitor and supervise them, giving action when required if they fall behind.

Benefits will be discussed at the interview stage of the process.  

If this sounds like the type of vacancy you feel you have been looking for, then apply today! Alternatively call Olivia or one of our Nursery Team on 01926 676369, or register your details.