We are recruiting on behalf of a lovely nursery in Bedford, Northamptonshire and have an opportunity for an experienced Room leader to join the team.  Candidates will need to have experience of working with children under 5 years of age.

Person Specification:

NVQ level 3 Childcare qualification or equivalent

Experience of working in a nursery setting

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (Desirable)

Paediatric First Aid (Desirable)

Some of the Room leader responsibilities will include:

• Directing room based staff
• Observing children and managing their learning and development records
• Compliance with EYFS and planning exciting age appropriate activities both indoors and outdoors
• To effectively work as part of a team and ensure staff ratios are maintained at all times
• Supporting children at sleep times and with personal care
• Working in partnership with parents and key interfacing groups
• Working to nursery Safeguarding, Health & Safety policy and procedures
• Attending parent’s evenings and open days as required
• Attending staff meetings and training as required
• Working 40 hours per week shifts

Benefits:

Excellent benefits in include training, uniform, and further career progression.

Due to the nature of this job, candidates will be subject to UK eligibility checks together with Enhance Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks

For immediate interview please email Staff Match your up to date CV or call (phone number removed)