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Early Years Room Leader

Little Pearls Nursery Limited

Early Years Room Leader

£26500

Little Pearls Nursery Limited, Exeter

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 13 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 2277c985ca764a26b05f2023ea039ae3

Full Job Description

  • Lead your team to create and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum for children of 2-5 years

  • Regularly give observe, assess and feedback to upskill the team ad improve standards

  • Continually monitor to provide a safe and nurturing environment for children to thrive

  • Plan, oversee, and implement engaging activities that promote children's development in all areas

  • Oversee a key group of children and assess the progress of each child and plan appropriate next steps

  • Collaborate with parents and families to ensure open communication and involvement in their child's education

  • Oversee and maintain a clean and organised classroom environment

  • Adhere all policies and procedures and health and safety regulations

  • Understand child development and communicating with children of different ages.

  • Have strong communication and interpersonal skills to lead a collaborative team

    We are offering a rare Room Lead opportunity for a qualified Level 3 (or above) candidate to join our team. This post offers an opportunity for an experienced Room Leader to sharpen their skills or a highly skilled Practitioner to step up into their first leadership position. The suitable candidate would be leading a room of 16-24 children and a staff team of 4-6 Practitioners with a range of experience. Ideal applicants must be driven towards continual improvement, foster a love of creative and awe-inspiring education and have an interest in developing a team. You would be supported by a Deputy Room Leader who can oversee the room in your absence and support with day-to-day tasks., Previous experience working with young children and a relevant Level 3 qualification or higher is essential. Previous Room Lead experience is desirable but not essential.


    • A successful candidate will be enthusiastic, empathetic, supportive and always strives to improve. Room Leads have the opportunity to make decisions on how their room operates and will be given autonomy to make their own decisions. Room Leads will be expected to work with their team towards a shared vision vision and goals.,
  • GCSE or equivalent (preferred)


    • Experience:
  • Nursery: 2 years (preferred)


    • Language:
  • a good level of English (required)


    • Licence/Certification:
  • Level 3 Early Years Qualification or above (required)

  • previous Room Lead experience (preferred)

    We are welcoming, inclusive and dedicated children's nursery. Our ethos centres around close relationships with families and always striving to improve outcomes for children. Our small/ medium nursery has grown naturally over the past 7 years and has built a strong reputation and is a place families return to again and again. Many of our team have been with us for 5+ years and share our progressive approach to early years education.

    £25,000 - £26,500 a year - Permanent, Full-time, Pulled from the full job description

  • Bereavement leave

  • Casual dress

  • Childcare

  • Company events

  • Company pension

  • Discounted or free food

  • Employee discount, We expect our team to go above and beyond for families and we offer ample employee benefits in return such as:

  • Career progression and training towards leadership roles if desired

  • All year round contract suited to candidate needs

  • High quality training and qualification opportunities

  • A supportive, welcoming, inclusive team environment and senior management

  • Good rates of pay, reviewed annually

  • An employee assist program with free counselling

  • Opportunities for leadership and management training

  • Free hot lunch during each working day

  • Nespresso coffee machine free to use

  • Bonuses

  • Employee perks throughout the year e.g. birthday gifts

  • 28 days of annual leave each year

  • Monday - Friday work with bank holidays and Christmas off

  • Job security

  • Parental contract available to give flexibility around school holidays

  • Free childcare to candidates with children under 5 years - conditions apply


    • Our work environment includes:
  • Modern office setting

  • Wellness programs

  • Food and coffee machine provided

  • Casual work attire

  • On-the-job training

  • Company perks

  • Safe work environment

  • Regular social events

  • Growth opportunities

  • Weekday working structure with bank holidays off

  • Free childcare


    • If you feel you fit the description above, we would love to hear from you. please get in touch.

    Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

    Pay: £25,000.00-£26,500.00 per year

    Benefits:
  • Bereavement leave

  • Casual dress

  • Childcare

  • Company events

  • Company pension

  • Discounted or free food

  • Employee discount

  • Employee mentoring programme

  • Free parking

  • Health & wellbeing programme


    • Schedule:
  • Day shift

  • Monday to Friday

  • No weekends


    • School type:
  • Day nursery

  • Preschool

  • Private nursery school