Nursery Room Leader - Westminster - Permanent

 Nursery Room Leader

Westminster

Full time

8:00am – 5:00pm

The Role: The room leader is a qualified childcare professional with the responsibility for the day to day running of their room. They perform an important role caring for children, maintaining a high quality, stimulating learning environment, supervising staff and imparting their knowledge and skills to others. They are creative and reflective leaders able to implement new ideas and use a range of strategies to continually improve practice and support the management team.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• To assist nursery team in providing a friendly, caring and relaxing environment in order to encourage and develop children in our care.
• To work within and maintain the context of the whole Nursery team and as a member of the University community.
• To supervise staff, students and voluntary workers, maintain a proactive and professional team.
• To ensure all daily routines are adhered to and records kept up to date.
• To maintain staffing levels, arranging cover when needed.
• To plan and carry out activities in line with the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage, Setting the Standards for Learning, Development and Care for children from birth to five, Every child Matters, ensuring they meet with the Early Learning Goals.
• Further develop ‘free flow’ play.
• Ensure assessments/evaluations are regularly completed.
• Ensure children get the best start in life by working in close partnership with parents/carers to develop independence, confidence & selfesteem, building children’s resilience & well being.
• Support staff development & work closely with other staff & professionals.

Person Specification

• QTS Early Years/Reception, NNEB, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• At least 2 years experience of working in a Pre-school/Reception Class.
• To hold a current First Aid Certificate.
• Understanding of and commitment to the implementation of equal opportunities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Motivated with high energy levels and stamina with a positive outlook.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed.

The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.

This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

To apply for this opportunity your detailed CV to Clarus Education now to be considered. We will be contacting those shortlisted within 48 hours of an application.

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