Lead Practitioner/Room Lead

Job summary

We have recently celebrated our 20th year of delivering high quality childcare!! With us be part of the family developing the future!!

Who We Are

With 20 sites across East London, Cambridge and Norfolk offering brilliant opportunities for professional development and growth come and join in on the action!!

We are looking for a passionate, friendly and hard-working Lead Practitioner to join our nursery team at Chestnut Nursery School - Arden House, IG11 8SY.

Salary

We are able to offer a high competitive salary, to be discussed with candidate

The Role

This is a full-time role working Monday to Friday, 8 hours a day/40 hours per week, following a shift pattern. Arden House is open between the hours of 7.45am-6pm

Key Duties:

• Being a key person carrying out all related responsibilities in building relationships with a small group of children and their families according to the EYFS
• Promoting and supporting positive relationships with parents, children and colleagues
• Take necessary steps to safeguard all who access the setting, adhering to the safeguarding policy
• Ensuring the health, safety and well-being of the children at all times
• Flexible in working hours if required.
• Support daily routines.
• Follow policies and procedures.
• Leading staff members and teams.
• Light cleaning duties.
• Maintain a high level of supervision.
• Maintain confidentiality.

Requirements

The successful applicant will need to have…

• Level 3 qualification
• ·Previous room leader experience
• Strong leadership skills
• Work well in a team
• Great understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework (EYFS)
• Strong passion for a child-centred approach to play and learning
• Excellent communication skills; written and verbal
• Excellent organisation skills and time-management

Benefits

• ·Discounted childcare
• Appreciation rewards
• Refer a friend scheme (unlimited)
• Company social events
• Auto enrolment into a pension scheme
• Free confidential Wellness programme
• Free parking 
• CPD training

All applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and provide two suitable references