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Position: Nursery Room Leader
Salary: Up to £31,000 (based on qualification/s and experience)
Location: Monkey Puzzle Cheam, Sutton SM3 8LR
Hours: Choose from 40-45hrs a week and Flexi week
Reports to: Nursery Manager
Working at Monkey Puzzle Cheam is about loving what you do and having the passion to be the best at it!
If you're an inspirational educator with a passion for providing 'the right start for under 5s,' then we would like to hear from you. With us, you'll be given every opportunity to grow and develop in your career with guidance.
Apply today to join our prestigious, award-winning nursery group.
What You Bring:
- Passion and Expertise: A deep understanding of child development, Birth to 5 Matters, and the EYFS curriculum.
- Strong Communication Skills: The ability to engage with children, parents, and your team, providing clear and constructive feedback.
- Lead by Example: Inspire and guide your team, creating a positive and engaging learning environment for children
- Commitment to Safety: A strong focus on safeguarding, health & safety, and confidentiality, ensuring a secure environment for all.
- Qualifications: A Level 3 qualification in Childcare.
What we are looking for:
We’re seeking a special individual who along with a full and relevant level 3 early years qualification and leadership experience, can bring and share their fun, passion and confidence as an early years professional to lead our vibrant Toddler room. As Room Leader, you’ll play a key role in shaping children’s daily experiences, guiding your team, and ensuring high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS.
You Will Be Responsible For:
- Leading the planning and delivery of a high-quality, child-centred EYFS curriculum
- Creating and maintaining inspiring indoor and outdoor learning environments
- Building strong bonds as room manager and key person, supporting children’s development and working closely with families
- Supporting and motivating your team to ensure best practice and positive outcomes
- Leading calm, inclusive routines and transitions throughout the day
- Overseeing observations, assessments, and next-step planning
- Managing risks and maintaining a safe, nurturing environment
- Leading team reflections and driving continuous improvement
- Keeping up to date with best practice and supporting team development
- Assisting the management team with other management tasks such as opening & closing, administrative duties / 3rd in charge duties as required
What we offer:
- A fun and vibrant nursery with a strong leadership team
- On-going support and career development
- Up to £500 referral bonus for a friend or family member; subject to probation period.
- Free onsite training
- Competitive pay
- Free uniform
- Team events
- Birthday day off or within same month
- Family run
- Discounted childcare
. If you are interested in being considered for a position, please apply via this advert and we will be in touch. We very much look forward to receiving your application and inviting you to the nursery soon!
· Please ensure your CV/profile includes your personal email address as this will be used to arrange phone screens for successful candidates.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants. Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS.
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £33,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Childcare
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Flexitime
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person