Head of Room

Job description

Rated Outstanding by Ofsted, this Nursery setting provides Early Years education and care to children from birth to 5 years old and is looking for a Room Leader to join the team.

You can find us in Dagenham, not far from Dagenham Heathway tube and Old Dagenham Park. We're a light, spacious nursery, with separate rooms and adjoining gardens for different age groups.

You'll manage a team in your room to create and plan daily activities to engage and teach the children. You'll also work closely with the management team and parents building great relationships and practice.

• Lots of training, promotions and a good salary for the sector
• Flexible working contract choices - full-time, part-time (3 days, AM or PM shifts)
• Generous pension at 7% from us (1% from you)
• 70% discount on childcare fees
• Up to 35 days off a year, including 8 bank holidays, 3 days off between Christmas and New Year, and your birthday (pro‑rated for part‑time hours)
• Sector‑leading parental leave
• Many other benefits that take care of you, including access to the Headspace app, shopping discounts, annual conference and money for team celebrations

• Level 3 qualification in childcare or higher
• Commitment
• Passion to deliver outstanding childcare
• Ability to work within a team
• Broad knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding

• Lead, mentor and inspire a team to deliver exceptional care and education
• Ensure the learning environment provides consistent stimulation and engaging activities for the children, across both the indoor and outdoor areas
• Deliver and plan rich learning opportunities and exceptional care, to help all children to develop and meet their individual milestones
• Develop and maintain strong partnerships with colleagues, parents and / or carers, as well as other professionals, to meet the individual needs of each child
• Promote and ensure child welfare, protection, health and safety and safeguarding procedures and policies are followed at all times
• Work with colleagues to maintain a positive, happy and safe environment on a day to day basis