PreSchool Room Leader and Third In Charge

Job summary

Job description

About Hassocks Private Day Nursery and Pre School

Hassocks Private Day Nursery and Pre School is a locally owned Day Nursery in Hassocks. Part of a group of 4 local nurseries, children are cared for in a beautifully curated setting, with a large garden that includes a mud kitchen, climbing equipment, and spaces for growing veggies and plants.

Children have access to an array of peripatetic classes throughout the week including Yoga, Football, Phonics, and Spanish, the classes are well loved by children and educators. Our in house chef also provides the children with some wonderful food based activities as well as some very tasty freshly cooked lunches and teas.

We pride ourselves on supporting the local community, from taking part in the Hassocks parades and visiting carehomes, to bringing the local fire engine to the children, we love to engage with the community and our local families.

Employee Benefits:

Free On site parking

Yearly Pay reviews

Six weeks of annual leave

Free sanitary products in staff bathrooms

Free on-site cooked lunch

Free Nespresso coffees in the staff room alongside fresh fruit and snacks

Access to an Employee Assistance program who offer an array of support from telephone support and counselling to building you a personalised online wellbeing hub

Staff events and days out specifically designed to support mental health and wellbeing

Termly supervision meetings to ensure you always feel well-supported, and monthly reviews during your first six months to help you settle in

Training to help you develop and grow your career, including fully funded level 3 and 4 diplomas, SENCO qualifications and more.

45% staff discount on nursery fees

Looking after our teams

As a family-owned nursery, we truly appreciate our staff teams.

We go out on nature days, facilitated by specialists who help the team relax and focus on their well-being. We have some great nights out, including a Christmas meal and event all fully paid for, and once a year, we take the team away for the weekend, closing the nurseries on a Friday and whisking them off to Centre Parcs for time in the spa, forest and a few fancy restaurants!

The Role of PreSchool Leader

• Work Closely with the Nursery Management team to ensure the setting delivers a high standard of employee care, and an outstanding level of education.
• Uphold all safeguarding procedures, including our code of conduct
• Taker part in parents evenings
• Lead a team of Early Years Practitioners to deliver an outstanding education through exciting child-led educational activities that aid children's development.
• Ensure parents are communicated with daily, and build strong relationships with all families of the setting
• Complete Observations and planning as required
• Support apprentices by involving them in your work, supporting their learning and inspiring them to be the best practitioners they can be
• Create inspiring educational activities based on children's development needs and interests in the room and our gardens.
• Work closely with families to develop strong relationships between nursery and home.
• Follow organisational policies and procedures

Safeguarding

All applicants will be subject to full vetting, including a DBS check and a requirement for two satisfactory references from your two most recent employers and most recent work with children.