Room Leader

KiddyKare are looking for an experienced Room Leader to join a small chain of nurseries on the out skirts of Reading. The nursery is situated amongst natural green spaces that allows us to regularly take our learning outdoors. Enjoy peaceful views and strolls around the local farmland as you come on one of the most important journeys in life: the learning and growth of young children. Company Benefits: Excellent rates of pay Sick Pay Free Parking Wellness programme Shopping discounts Staff socials Heavily discounted childcare. Private medical health care after 2 years Additional annual leave after 2 years with the company. The position is Monday-Friday 42.5 hours a week with shifts varying between 7.30am 6.00pm. Key Elements of your role: To supervise the day-to-day management of your room, leading the staff within your area training them and encouraging their personal development to thrive To enrich the lives of the children within our care, ensuring the needs of all children are met and their learning and development thrives with stimulating activities and experiences To be ahead of the game in organisation for new starters, leavers, site events both child and staff related Be fully aware of all regulations set out by OFSTED, the government and local authority so you are fully aware of all obligations. Ensure your team always follow these. To work as part of a team and participate doing your role to your full potential every day at work. Person Specification: NVQ 3 or above childcare qualification Experience in a leadership role As stated in the EYFS, a good standard of written and spoken English. Also able to read and understand English such as to follow instructions or interpret a policy In depth knowledge of safeguarding children and child protection and appropriate protocol Evidence of ongoing professional development including childcare specific training Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. TPBN1_UKTJ