A modern nursery in Wandsworth is looking for a Third in charge/ Toddler/Pre-school Room Leader to join our team. For this role, it will be essential for you to have a Level 3 Childcare Qualification. Within this role, you will be responsible for a designated group of children as a key person and will guide the children through the daily routine, liaise with parents, and provide an enabling environment.
Our nursery is open from 7.30am – 18:30pm and we would require you to be able to work varied shift patterns between those times. we can offer 4-5 days per week working full days and the salary would change according to the hours worked. We have been rated Good by Ofsted and our nursery is a 3-storey building that provides plenty of space for children to enjoy learning through play, both indoors and out.
We are: Defined by Family
As a Nursery Third in Charge/Room Leader, you will:
• Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments and resources to children, that are appropriate to their age and stage of development
• Enhance the all-around daily needs of children, including their physical, intellectual, social and emotional development
• Assist staff in updating the EyLog system and their child learning journals with the highest quality
• Promote respect and credibility for this position by leading as a role model with impartiality and consistency
• Assist with embedding an effective key person approach to enable children to form secure attachments and identify training or development needs for staff
• Maintain accurate records and accounts relating to children and staff on EyMan system and on file
• Ensure the safety and well-being of every child, staff, parent and visitor at all times
• Understand and ensure that the requirements of the statutory framework for the EYFS are met
• Duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive or restrictive, changes and other duties relevant to this post may be added.
As a Nursery Third in Charge/Room Leader, you will need:
• Full and relevant Level 3 in Childcare qualification – Essential
• Over 1 year’s experience working in Early Years – Essential
• Over 6 months’ experience working in a senior position – Desirable
• Sound knowledge of Ofsted expectations to achieve a Good or Outstanding rating – Desirable
• Knowledge of the statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements – Essential
• Fluent in written and spoken English – Essential