Room Manager - Early Years

Job Description

We seek a productive individual, with leadership skills and a passion for early years education, to be apart of team. You will demonstrate collaborative partnership working providing a child-centred, unique approach to your teaching and support of the child's development together with leading and supporting a team of Early Years practitioners.

The learning approach at the nursery consists of spontaneous learning experiences and exploration with higher engagement due to the child's independent interest which is supported by a skilled adult.

The role is within one of our under 2's room based at a nursery in Lawford. The position is full time over a 50 week period. Your working week will be spread over a 4 day period to support staff's mental health and well-being, ensuring a good level of work/life balance is achievable.

As a Room Manager you must be a qualified and experienced Early Years Practitioner (at least Level 3+) you will be required to:

Working within the aims and ethos of the organisation's policies and procedures and Learning Approach
Ensure safeguarding is upheld at all times in conjunction with current legislations and frameworks.
To manage a team of staff (and students in training) as the designated room manager and maintain a proactive and professional team.
To ensure all daily routines are adhered to and records kept up to date in collaboration with the nursery management team.
Support children communicate their thoughts, ideas and needs and are listened to.
Support children have and take opportunities for learning in their own unique way.
Providing a stimulating environment, both inside and out.
Ensure the learning zone space and resources is effective by reflecting upon its use.
Effectively monitoring, record and reporting the children's development.
Frequently and regularly feeding back to parents/carers, formally and informally.
Involving parents / carers and the child in every step of the child's development.
You will be required to have a good level of experience of working in early years provision.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary, Permanent

Pay: From £23,902.00 per year

Benefits:

Childcare
Employee discount
Free parking
On-site parking

Childcare: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.