Room Leader/ Deputy Manager (Curriculum)

Are you passionate about Early Years Education?

Are you hungry to learn and develop?

Are you looking to be part of a fun and supportive team?

Salary: £26,500 - £28,730

Job type: Full time, permanent

Gilwell Hill Nursery and Pre-School is a warm and friendly nursery, providing care and education for up to 32 children between the ages of 3 months to 5 years.

We are situated on a quiet residential street in Chingford, a short bus ride from Chingford station, the local parks and wildlife centres and of course the culturally rich community of Chingford, all of which we make full use of, in our day to day explorations of the world.

We are open all year, except for one week in December. Our opening hours are 7:30am to 6:30pm, Monday to Friday.

ABOUT THIS ROLE:

We are looking for a skilled, passionate and experienced Room Leader / Deputy Manager to lead the team to deliver outstanding early years education and care for our 2-5 year olds. This role will be based in the pre-school room but with weekly office time.

Middle leaders play a vital role in promoting and driving high quality teaching, learning and care. You want to make a difference, secure positive outcomes for children; and to be part of a friendly and high performing team on its journey towards excellence.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

·      Work as part of our nursery management team to lead, develop and manage a high quality early education and childcare provision for children of two – five years old.

·      Ensure there is effective planning, teaching and learning, evaluation and assessment across all areas of the EYFS, alongside the manager.

·      Be a role model for the wider staff team, modelling sensitive and responsive interaction and extending children’s learning.

·      Ensure quality and safety standards are maintained at all times.

·      Provide regular feedback to the manager about quality of provision.

·      Produce a monthly plan, and ensure this is displayed.

·      To assist in the development and support of other staff members by communicating effectively, sharing knowledge and experience, delegating tasks appropriately, identifying training needs, leading meetings, inductions and 1-2-1s – with support from the nursery management team.

·      To contribute to the creation of a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment for all children.

·      To lead planning and provision of a stimulating range of age-appropriate activities and ensuring the room is well resourced and creatively set up. Including the production of monthly plans.

·      Manage other staff on a daily basis as directed by the Manager.

·      Coaching and mentoring to staff to develop aspects of professional practice.

·      Occasionally, support the nursery manager with a range of desk-based management tasks.

·      Ensure all correct policies, procedures and practices are adhered to.

·      Understand the safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures for the setting and local authority.

WHAT WE OFFER:

·      We have invested in FAMLY reducing paperwork and giving you more time to focus on the children.

• Ongoing training and development opportunities, including in Forest School Leadership and Montessori.
• Regular supervision, mentoring, support and coaching.
• Free breakfast, lunch and tea.
• Employer contribution Pension Scheme.
• Bonus for long-term service.
• Option to flex your hours over 4 day week.
• Discount on Childcare Fees.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

·      We are looking for someone who understands the unique needs of this age group.

·      We are looking for someone with a thorough knowledge of the EYFS, the development of children 2-5 years old and experience of a nursery setting for this age group.

·      We are looking for someone calm, sensitive, flexible, enthusiastic and dedicated.

·      We are looking for an excellent team player with a good team spirit.

APPLICANT REQUIREMENT:

·      Minimum Level 3 Early Years Education and Childcare qualification.

·      Minimum of 5 years’ experience working with 2-5 year olds in a nursery setting. With a minimum of 2 years in a Room Leader role.

·      You will have excellent written and spoken English and be a good communicator.

·      Experience in working in early education.

·      Experience of leading practitioners.

·      The ability to inspire people to deliver results, high standards and set clear objectives for self and the team.

·      You will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check if your current certificate is not subscribed to the update service. 

SCHEDULE

-         You will be working full time on a shift pattern within the nursery’s opening hours (7:30-6:30). Although we are happy to find a working pattern that fits around you.