Nursery Room Leader

Job summary

We are looking for qualified Nursery Room Leader at our BRAND NEW Nursery in Gerrards Cross .

Would you like autonomy to inspire children in your own way every day? It is a privilege to have a lifelong impact on the lives of children in our care and we are looking for the very best individuals to join our mission.

YES we follow EYFS guidelines

YES we are Ofsted registered and all requirements (and more) are followed

YES children’s safety is absolutely paramount to EVERYTHING that we do

And…how we engage, inspire, bring joy, support learning is in your hands.

Your voice matters. How you would like to interact, communicate with our children is up to you and your immediate team.

It is about putting children at the heart of everything that we do.

What are you waiting for, become part of the My Ohana family today.

Role – Nursery Room Leader

Hours – Full time - 40 hours (Monday to Friday)

Salary – from £29,000.00

What is in it for you as a Nursery Room Leader:

• Competitive Salary
• Access your Pay as you earn it
• Performance related bonus
• Company Pension
• Learning & Development Opportunities supporting both personal and professional growth
• Generous childcare discount
• Retail Discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free access to 24/7 Online GP and 24/7 Video Vet

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Referral programme
• £300 - "Refer a friend" BONUS

Your role as a Nursery Room Leader will include:

• To be responsible for the day-to-day management of their own room encouraging good practice and being a good role model.
• To ensure regular communication and interaction with parents to update them on their child’s progress.
• Promote positive working relationships with the parents and staff within your room.
• Supervise children at play indoor and outdoor, and at meal times to ensure safety.
• Supervise your team to ensure that children’s work is displayed effectively.
• Ensure that any food served is monitored and we conform to Food Safety regulations.
• Take responsibility and support the staff in your room in planning appropriate activities for the children, following the EYFS framework.
• To take charge of own key worker group and inform parents and other staff of any other relevant information.
• Maintain children’s records inclusive of observations and their next steps. Be responsible for creating an attractive and stimulating environment.
• In the absence of the nursery manager/deputy nursery Manager, assist with the overall running of the nursery and supervision of the team.

What you will be asked to do as a Nursery Room Leader:

• Provide the BEST nursery experience for all children with safety and their wellbeing at the centre of focus
• Adhere to all the rules, regulations, procedures and principles within a nursery setting
• Drive a fun, action-packed day of activities, following the EYFS framework
• Communicate and engage with parents
• Provide an enhanced and positive mealtime experience
• Contribute to a positive and collaborative work environment

Requirements

- Have experience working with children birth to 5 years
- Must hold a minimum L3 childcare qualification
- Ability to develop and deliver an engaging activity plan in accordance to the EYFS
- Ability to communicate with children and parents
- Work well within a team
- Basic IT skills

All applicants will need to show they have the right to work in the United Kingdom. Successful candidates are subject to successfully completing a DBS check and reference check.