Senior Early Years Practitioner/Room Leader/Third in Charge
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Expected hours: 32 - 45 per week
Our client is seeking a dedicated and passionate Nursery Room Leader to join their team. You will be responsible for providing high-quality care and education to children within the nursery and play a key role in creating a safe and nurturing environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive.
You will lead, mentor, and inspire a team to deliver exceptional care and education to all children. When required, you will act as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead at the nursery, holding overall responsibility for the day-to-day running of the nursery and management of safeguarding and child protection policies. You will develop and maintain strong partnerships with colleagues, parents, and other professionals to meet the needs of each child and work collaboratively to maintain a positive, happy, and safe working environment.
You will promote the nursery to both current parents and potential customers to support retention and ongoing occupancy growth, as well as ensure the commercial success of the nursery by maintaining expenditure. The role will require you to engage with the Local Authority to understand the local offer, support practice in all areas of the nursery, and provide daily care and supervision to children. You will plan and implement age-appropriate activities and experiences and communicate effectively with parents and guardians regarding their child's progress and well-being.
Experience:
Nursery:
2 years (preferred) Nursery experience:
1 year (preferred) Childcare:
1 year (preferred) Management:
1 year (preferred) Qualifications:
NVQ3 or above in Early Years educator or equivalent. Role Requirements: Full and Relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification
(essential). Previous experience working within an Early Years setting -
ideally as a Third in Charge, Room Leader, Early Years Educator or similar. Confident decision maker, with previous experience providing support and leadership to others. Strong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and legislative requirements for working with children. Ability to build trust and strong working relationships with colleagues and parents. Ability to use a variety of communication techniques with both children and adults. Experience working with children aged 2 to 5 years old is
desirable. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, in English. Ability to work effectively as part of a team. A genuine passion for working with children and supporting their development. From £13.50PH Esher Area
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2 years (preferred) Nursery experience:
1 year (preferred) Childcare:
1 year (preferred) Management:
1 year (preferred) Qualifications:
NVQ3 or above in Early Years educator or equivalent. Role Requirements: Full and Relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification
(essential). Previous experience working within an Early Years setting -
ideally as a Third in Charge, Room Leader, Early Years Educator or similar. Confident decision maker, with previous experience providing support and leadership to others. Strong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and legislative requirements for working with children. Ability to build trust and strong working relationships with colleagues and parents. Ability to use a variety of communication techniques with both children and adults. Experience working with children aged 2 to 5 years old is
desirable. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, in English. Ability to work effectively as part of a team. A genuine passion for working with children and supporting their development. From £13.50PH Esher Area
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