Kelham Island Day Nursery
Room Leader/Senior Early Years Educator
We are looking for a Room Leader/Senior Early Years Educator to join our passionate team.
Purpose of the job: To lead and work as a key person under the direction of the manager. To provide safe, high quality education and care for young children which meets the individual needs of children attending the setting.
Safeguarding requirement: Cornerstone Nurseries Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. It is a requirement of all staff that they share this commitment and follow the prescribed policy and procedures to continuously promote a culture of safeguarding across the whole organisation.
Person specification
Essential criteria
1. Willingness to learn and undertake further training.
2. Level 2 or 3 early years education and childcare qualification
3. Previous experience of working with young children.
4. Sound knowledge of child development from
5. Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
6. Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
7. Good leadership and communication skills.
8. An understanding of play-based approaches to children’s learning and development.
9. A commitment to continuously promote a culture of safeguarding.
10. A commitment to equal opportunities.
11. A commitment to working effectively with young children and families.
12. A friendly and flexible approach at work which facilitates the development of effective relationships.
Desirable criteria
1. Current First Aid at Work qualification.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £12.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Childcare
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
