Nursery Room Leader
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What you'll do
- Room Leadership: Oversee the day-to-day running of the room, ensuring high standards of care, early education, and safety.
- Curriculum & EYFS: Design and deliver an engaging, child-led curriculum aligned with the EYFS framework.
- Team Guidance: Mentor, support, and supervise room staff, fostering a collaborative and positive team culture.
- Key Person Duties: Maintain accurate developmental records, conduct assessments, and support individual learning journeys for every child.
- Parent Partnerships: Build strong, open relationships with parents and carers through regular communication and updates.
- Safeguarding & Health: Uphold strict safeguarding, health, and safety policies at all times to ensure a secure environment.
What they're looking for
- Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 3, CACHE, or equivalent/above).
Nice to have
- Prior supervisory or room leadership experience is preferred, though senior practitioners looking to take the next step in their career are encouraged to apply.
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Full description from employer
Are you a passionate Early Years practitioner ready to step into a leadership role? We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Nursery Room Leader to join our friendly, nurturing team in the heart of Forest Row. In this role, you will lead daily room operations, inspire a team of practitioners, and create a stimulating, safe, and joyful environment where children can thrive.
Role Summary- Location: Forest Row, East Sussex
- Position Type: Permanent, Full-Time
- Working Hours: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Monday to Friday)
- Salary: Competitive salary negotiable based on experience
- Room Leadership: Oversee the day-to-day running of the room, ensuring high standards of care, early education, and safety.
- Curriculum & EYFS: Design and deliver an engaging, child-led curriculum aligned with the EYFS framework.
- Team Guidance: Mentor, support, and supervise room staff, fostering a collaborative and positive team culture.
- Key Person Duties: Maintain accurate developmental records, conduct assessments, and support individual learning journeys for every child.
- Parent Partnerships: Build strong, open relationships with parents and carers through regular communication and updates.
- Safeguarding & Health: Uphold strict safeguarding, health, and safety policies at all times to ensure a secure environment.
- Certification: Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 3, CACHE, or equivalent/above).
- Experience: Proven experience working within an Early Years setting, with a strong understanding of the EYFS framework.
- Leadership: Prior supervisory or room leadership experience is preferred, though senior practitioners looking to take the next step in their career are encouraged to apply.
- Skills: Exceptional communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
- Passion: A genuine enthusiasm for outdoor learning and nature-based play, which aligns perfectly with our Forest Row location.
- A rewarding leadership position in a supportive and nurturing environment.
- Opportunities for professional development and team growth.
Are you ready to make a positive impact on the next generation? We would love to hear from you. Please submit your application to hannah.joyner@randstad.co.uk.
experience
Non Teaching
skills
able to build relationships,baby room experience,be a role model,behaviour management skills,communication,effective discipline,empathy,engaging,motivated,nursery assistant experience,nursery nurse experience
qualifications
CACHE level 2 or 3
Company
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