Nursery Room Leader
Vero HR Ltd, United Kingdom

We are the internal recruitment partner for The Peterborough School, a well-established and highly successful day school situated in a beautiful setting close to the city centre.

We are presenting an exciting opportunity for a Nursery Room Leader to join their Outstanding Nursery on a fixed term contract, providing maternity cover. You will join a collaborative and supportive team who encourages new ideas and champions ongoing learning and professional growth.

As the Room Leader, you will coordinate all aspects of your designated room, ensuring that sessions run smoothly, and the children are receiving the best possible care within a safe and stimulating environment.

You will create a nurturing, engaging and safe environment, develop and implement age-appropriate activities and curriculum, and build and maintain relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.

You will have proven experience of working in an early years setting, strong leadership skills, and a passion for providing excellent childcare. You will have a sound understanding of child development and the Early Years Foundation Stage framework.

If you are a motivated and passionate Room Leader and are keen to work alongside a team of dedicated staff, then this is a great opportunity to work for a reputable employer with fantastic benefits and learning opportunities.

Requirements

Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in Childcare or equivalent.
• Ability to create an engaging and stimulating environment.
• Ability to form and maintain relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of EYFS framework.
• Ability to create a positive and motivating environment.
• Demonstrate emotional resilience whilst working with challenging behaviours.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Additional completed training courses are desirable.
• Good IT skills.

Benefits

In return we are offering:

• A salary of 24,600 - 25,600 dependent on skills knowledge and experience.
• Working Hours: 40 hours across Monday-Friday (Shifts: 07:30-16:30, 08:00-17:00, 08:00-18:00 with half a day off).
• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays and closure over Christmas.
• 1000 referral bonus.
• 50% Discounted Nursery fees.
• Free lunches.
• Free use of the fitness suite.
• Free uniform provided.
• Free onsite parking.
• Pension Scheme.
• 3 staff training days across the year.
• Learning and progression opportunities.
• Spring and Winter trips.
• Free onsite parking.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Interested? Then APPLY now for immediate consideration.

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