Are you an experienced Room Leader
with a passion for motivating and inspiring children? Do you thrive in a
fast-paced, rewarding environment where you can make a real difference in the
lives of young learners?
VD Recruitment is proud to partner
with a distinguished Montessori Nursery in North West London. We are looking
for a dedicated and dynamic Room Leader who can lead a team, create a nurturing
environment, and ensure the highest standards of care and education for our
children
Excellent Salary Package
- £26k - £32k PA + Loads of other Benefits (see below).
Location: Eastcote
HA4
Rooms available – Baby Room and Toddlers
(2-3’s)
Hours – 40 hours / week working with a
variety of shifts between 7.30am-6pm offering at least one half day per week
You must have strong knowledge of the EYFS, good
communication, organisational and interpersonal skills. The Room Leader must be
highly motivated and have a positive attitude towards working with children.
Your role as a Room
Leader includes-
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Provide high
quality care and activities for the children following Montessori Ethos and to
recognize both individual and group requirements in a secure, safe and
stimulating environment.
·
Ensure you are
familiar with the key policies and procedures, especially safeguarding
children, equal opportunities, behaviour management and health and safety.
·
Ensure child
profiles in your rooms are up to date and relevant.
·
Ensure parent
issues and concerns are dealt with promptly and accurately. Ensure management
are informed and consulted where relevant.
·
Participate in room
and staff meetings.
·
Leading a team, encouraging and raising practice daily.
·
Delegating tasks to your team to ensure the smooth running of the room.
·
Support
co-ordinators such as SENCO, Equal Opportunities in their roles.
·
To promote at all
times good relations between staff members, parents and children, and promote
the quality ethos of the nursery.
·
Carry out health
and safety checks as required to ensure the room / nursery is tidy, safe, clean
and secure for children, staff, parents/carers and visitors
Person
Specification for the ideal Nursery Room Leader
·
Level 3 in
Childcare & Education and an extensive experience working within a Montessori
classroom
·
Montessori
qualification from MCI /AMI London will be a Plus!
·
Previous experience
of working as a Room Leader/ Deputy Room Leader or Senior Practitioner is
essential.
·
The ability to
deliver high-quality practice and be a role model for your team.
·
Strong knowledge of
the EYFS and safeguarding procedures.
·
Excellent
communication skills.
·
Good ICT skills
Benefits: Through effective staff recruitment processes our client
employs 'best in class' practitioners. They have high staff retention rates and
take care of their staff well.
·
Excellent Salary
Package with an annual review.
·
28 days holidays
with one extra day holiday per year
increasing with each year of service
·
One extra day holiday on your birthday each year!
·
Pension scheme
·
Fabulous in house CPD
opportunities
·
Regular employee recognition awards – Employee Of The Month Reward.
·
Employee milestone awards
·
Bonus for outstanding attendance and punctuality
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Free uniform
·
Three paid staff training days per year
·
Non-contact time provided each week during the nursery day to complete
observations and update children’s framework
·
Staff childcare discount
·
Time owed in lieu
·
Paid DBS
·
On site Parking
The positions are subject to an
Enhanced DBS Certificate and References.
If you’re ready to take on a
challenging yet fulfilling role, we want to hear from you! Apply now with your
CV or call 07398846041.
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