Pre-School Room Leader
| Posting date: | 27 September 2024 |
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| Salary: | £21,590 to £31,590 per year |
| Additional salary information: | PAYE, Referral Bonus |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 October 2024 |
| Location: | East Grinstead, West Sussex, Rh19 1AA |
| Company: | Randstad Education |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | RoomLeader111111111_1727444805 |
Summary
Job Title: Pre-School Room Leader (3-5 years)
Location: East Grinstead
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £31,590 per year
Randstad is excited to partner with a fantastic, homely nursery in East Grinstead. A wonderful opportunity has arisen for a Pre-School Room Leader to join our dynamic team, leading the 3-5 year olds. We are looking for a well-motivated, enthusiastic practitioner to take full responsibility for the Pre-School Room, ensuring the delivery of high-quality early years care in line with EYFS guidelines.
Key Responsibilities:- Supervise and lead other staff members in the Pre-School Room.
- Maintain full responsibility for the Pre-School Room following EYFS guidelines.
- Keep up-to-date records for each child, including medical and developmental documentation, and review monthly.
- Ensure smooth handovers to parents, providing daily updates on activities, meals, and personal progress.
- Collaborate with the SENCO Coordinator for children requiring additional support, completing all necessary forms (e.g., play plans).
- Ensure compliance with fire regulations by logging children in/out of the register.
- Support and implement the development of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
- NVQ Level 3 in Childcare or equivalent (e.g., NNEB, CACHE Level 3) (required).
- At least 1 year of experience as a Room Leader and 2 years of experience in childcare/nursery settings.
- Excellent organisational and communication skills.
- Knowledge of the EYFS curriculum and experience in its implementation.
- Experience with online learning journals (useful but not essential).
- Monday to Friday, 08:00-18:00 (1-hour lunch break)
- 45 hours per week
- Up to £31,590 salary
- Pension scheme
- Free uniform
- Staff discount
- Up to 33 days holiday (including Bank Holidays) + your birthday off
- Access to discounts on major attractions (Merlin Group and others)
- Company events
- Cycle to work scheme
If you are a passionate, experienced childcare practitioner looking to advance your career and take on a leadership role, we would love to hear from you!