Room Lead FIXED TERM CONTRACT
| Posting date: | 28 March 2024 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 April 2024 |
| Location: | BS15 1DX |
| Company: | Orchard Lea Nursery and Pre-School |
| Job type: | Temporary |
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Summary
About Us
We are a family run business that has 2 nurseries & preschools in the Bristol area, one in Kingswood and one in Keynsham taking children from 6 months to school age.
At Orchard Lea Nursery & Preschool we are passionate about helping children get off to the best start in life.
Along with our fantastic teams who support the nursery, our nurseries have amazing indoor and outside space and equipment as well as regular outings for forest school. We would love to speak with anyone interested in more detail either over the phone or in person if you would like to visit the setting - just get in contact and let us know.
The Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic and friendly person to join Orchard Lea Nursery in Kingswood (BS15) as a Room Lead on a Fixed Term Contract (12 months from approx June 2024) in the Pre-School area (age 3 upwards). The candidate will hold a Level 3 NVQ or above qualification. Ideally previous experience of working in Early Years in the same or similar role and experience of being in a supervisory role. The role will include:
A high standard of care and education for all children
Supporting other team members within the pre-school area and wider nursery
Working as part of a team
· The role would suit a practitioner with experience in a similar role
· Level 3 qualification or above is essential
· Support the day to day running and early years curriculum planning
· Support daily programme of activities
· Ensure the welfare and the safety of children
· Liaise closely with parents and carers
· Work closely with management and external support where appropriate
· You will be supported in the role by other room leads, managers and the rest of the nursery team.
The role has the following responsibilities:
Good organisation and communication skills
Support personal development in children working within the EYFS
Contribute to the planning and activities for the children
Maintain accurate records of learning and observations and complete required paperwork to required standards
Support and develop your own group of key children
Always ensure the safety and wellbeing of children
Build relationships with parents, carers and colleagues
Support and lead your team
****We are offering the successful candidate a joining bonus after successful completion of probation****
In line with our recruitment policy, any successful applicant is expected to provide satisfactory references and submit a DBS application. They are also expected to complete statutory training for example; Prevent, FGM , Child Protection, Safer Food Handling. Also, to attend staff meetings and updates.
A valid Paediatric First Aid Certificate is desirable however, there will be opportunity to obtain this through the Nursery.
You will be passionate about childcare, enjoy making a difference to young peoples lives and believe that childcare is not just a job.
We believe that every member of our team contributes to the care and education of our children and how we support our families.
The successful candidate will need to be a team player who is:
A confident good communicator, with literacy and IT skills. We use tablets for recording EYFS, training will be given.
Have an empathic and fun approach to children’s learning.
Be organised, motivated and proactive within the team.
The nursery is supported by a strong administration team including an EYP, SENCO, Forest School Lead and HR coordinator. As part of the team, you will be supported by the Nursery Manager and Deputies. Orchard Lea operates a buddy system.
We recognise that Continual Professional Development is key to sustaining a well skilled and dynamic team.
We recognise that at different times in our career journey we all need a little flexible working. Orchard Lea recognises the significance of a Work – Life balance.
Hours
We are ideally looking for a room lead to work a minimum 4 days per week (ideally Tuesday to Friday). Specific shift pattern/ hours can be discussed as part of the recruitment and interview process. We are happy to discuss all options regarding shift patterns.
The Candidate
We are looking for a motivated individual who enjoys the company of and communicating with children. The ideal candidate must be a team player and enthusiastic about supporting children. We require the candidate to hold a minimum of a Level 3 NVQ or equivalent qualification.
We require the candidate to have knowledge of the EYFS. Ongoing training and support are provided by the Nursery. We also require the successful candidate to have:
· NVQ level 3 or above
· Knowledge of the EYFS framework, safeguarding and OFSTED requirements
· Knowledge of Safeguarding
· Excellent communication and organisations skills
· Ability to share your ideas, provide advice and guidance
· Experience working with Pre-School children.
Ability to lead a team
Be self-motivated, able to work as part of a team as well as being able to use own initiative
Support your own key children, carrying out observations and reports to be able to review children’s progress
Support daily routines and adapt as appropriate
Desirable previous use of on-line learning platforms – training will be given.
Staff Benefits:
Joining a busy and friendly staff team where your contribution is recognised with every day being different
Six weeks holiday pay including Bank holidays.
Paid overtime and travel should you visit our Keynsham nursery.
Staff uniform / training / DBS.
Pleasant Staff facilities
30 % staff discount when child attends setting
Time Off in Lieu for out of hours training. (TOIL can be banked)
Pension scheme
Team building and social events throughout the year
Assisted Bike purchases through: http://www.cyclescheme.co.uk
Nursery closed between Christmas and New year and all Bank Holidays
We look forward to hearing from you and are happy to answer any questions you may have.