Nursery Third in Charge​/Room Leader

Overview

Nursery Third in charge in a nursery and pre-school in West Byfleet. We value our dedicated and hardworking staff and offer ongoing support and training, great opportunities and a supportive welcoming management team. If your CV is ready and you are confident this is the role for you, please apply asap.

• To perform daily managerial duties within the nursery.
• To support the nursery staff and ensure they comply at all times with all policies, procedures and standards, including health and safety, hygiene, inclusion and confidentiality.
• You will be assisting with leading a team in the preschool room.
• To lead the planning of safe, creative and appropriate opportunities according to children’s needs and interests to fulfil the requirements of the EYFS.
• To develop and maintain good relationships and communication with parents/carers to facilitate meeting the needs of each child, including organising meetings to update and involve parent/carers in their child’s learning.
• Working creatively with children within the EY framework to provide an enabling learning environment for all children.
• Ensuring all children have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.

• Hold a relevant Early Years qualification equivalent to Level 3 or above.
• Experience of working with the Early Years Foundation Stage.
• Ability to manage a team; previous leadership and management experience would be ideal.
• Ability to set, demonstrate and promote good practice in line with the ethos of the nursery.
• Experience of keeping written records of children’s achievements including observations.
• Excellent communication skills.

We promote a work life balance, working 4 days per week with 1 day off (40 hours per week, from 8am - 6pm).

If you feel you meet the criteria above, we look forward to receiving your application.