Room Leader

We are Toad Hall Nursery Group. Having been established for over 30 years with 12 nurseries across the Southeast, we are excited to be expanding with our newest nursery opening in Crawley this summer.Located minutes from Crawley town centre, our new nursery is set in a large Victorian home which we have transformed into a welcoming environment for families and childcare professionals to enjoy. We are currently looking for a Level 3 Nursery Nurses to join us!Our staff are our biggest asset. We pride ourselves on fostering a family feel environment and we are keen to improve, develop and grow our amazing team.Room LeaderThis role is open to those with an NVQ Level 3 in Childcare and previous experience in leadership.You’re an able and enthusiastic leader, a people person who can communicate well with others at all levels, from employees to young children. With previous experience of leading a team, you’ll have an excellent understanding of all standards and requirements that our nursery needs to comply with, including the EYFS, Ofsted and Health and SafetyPlease be advised if you do not possess a full and relevant qualification or experience within the childcare sector your application will not be considered.We offer the following amazing benefits and opportunities within our established nursery group:50% staff discount on childcare places25% childcare discount for one family member too!Birthday day off or Christmas shopping dayDiscount and savings at over 1,500 retailers through PerkPalAnnual Christmas party for all Toad Hall StaffKey tasks and responsibilities:Working together with the rest of the team to provide high quality care for children aged 0-5.Ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the nursery by adhering to the relevant policies and procedures.Using your knowledge, experience and imagination to come up with new ideas and activities.Building relationships with children and communicating well with their parents.Making sure every working day is fun!Your qualifications and experience:Suitable qualifications: an NVQ Level 3 in Childcare or equivalent.Knowledge and understanding of the EYFS, and the ability to refer to the EYFS Framework when planning activities.To be aware of the role of planning, observation and keeping records when caring for nursery aged children.Genuine enthusiasm for working with children and meeting their needs.A satisfactory Enhanced DBS check.We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. We take safeguarding seriously and follow safe recruitment procedures. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.