About the Nursery:
Rated Outstanding by Ofsted, Our Nursery and Pre-School provides Early Years education and care to children from birth to 5 years old. We’re situated in Westminster, not far from Pimlico underground station. The nursery has two gardens and is set on three levels with separate floors for each age group. Our children enjoy activities including small worlds with mythical creatures, woodwork, cooking, yoga, climbing and more. They love to explore too, enjoying outings to St James Park and Tate Britain.
About the Role:
• Provide strong leadership to your team, guiding and supporting them in their daily tasks and professional development.
• Implementing a child-centered curriculum that promotes holistic development, individual growth, and school readiness.
• Maintain a safe and secure environment for all children, adhering to the highest health and safety standards. • Foster open and effective communication with parents, ensuring they are regularly updated on their child’s progress and well-being.
• Conduct regular observations and assessments to monitor children’s development and identify areas for improvement.
• Keep accurate records and maintain detailed documentation on children’s progress and any concerns.
• Work collaboratively with other room leaders and senior management to ensure a cohesive and enriching learning environment throughout the nursery.
Benefits:
- Lots of training, promotions and a good salary for the sector
- Flexible working contract choices – subject to local need
- 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
Requirements:
- The right to work in the UK
- Level 3 or above childcare qualification
- The ability to lead a ratio bound team and build strong relationships
- An ability to safeguard and protect children
- To be positive, adaptable and friendly