Nursery Room Leader

We are the internal recruitment partner for The Peterborough School, a well-established and highly successful Independent Day School situated in a beautiful setting close to the city centre.

We are presenting an exciting opportunity for a Nursery Room Leader to join the “Outstanding” Nursery on a 12-month fixed term contract, providing maternity cover. You will join a collaborative and supportive team who encourage new ideas and champions ongoing learning and professional growth.

As the Room Leader, you will provide professional leadership and guidance to your team, coordinate all aspects of your designated room, ensuring that sessions run smoothly, and the children are receiving the best possible care within a safe and stimulating environment.

You will create a nurturing, engaging and safe environment, develop and implement age-appropriate activities and curriculum, and build and maintain relationships with children, parents, and colleagues. You will provide the highest level of care, ensuring the individual needs and safety of the children are identified and met, whilst maintaining an enjoyable atmosphere.

You will have proven experience of working within an early years setting, strong leadership skills, and a passion for providing excellent childcare.

If you are a motivated and passionate Room Leader and are keen to work alongside a team of dedicated staff, then this is a great opportunity to work for a reputable employer with fantastic benefits and learning opportunities.

Requirements

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in Childcare or equivalent.
• Have a thorough understanding and working knowledge of Ofsted, EYFS and Welfare requirements.
• Ability to create an engaging and stimulating environment.
• Ability to form and maintain relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Ability to create a positive and motivating environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Additional completed training courses are desirable.
• Good IT skills.

Benefits

• A salary of £24,600 – £25,600 dependent on skills, knowledge and experience.
• Working Hours: 40 hours across Monday-Friday (Shifts include: 07:30-16:30, 08:00-17:00, 08:00-18:00 with half day off).
• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays and closure over Christmas.
• £1000 referral bonus.
• 50% Discounted Nursery fees.
• Free lunches.
• Free use of the fitness suite.
• Free uniform provided.
• Free onsite parking.
• Generous Pension Scheme.
• Learning and progression opportunities, including 3 dedicated paid staff training days across the year.

As part of The Peterborough School, established in 1895, you join a supportive family, with a long history of success. Joining the wider team, you will enjoy further benefits that being part of a thriving workplace brings. The Nursery recently expanded too, signalling the School’s success and ambition for the future.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Interested? Then APPLY now for immediate consideration.

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