Senior Nursery Nurse/Room Leader

Our Client is looking to employ a Senior Level 3 Qualified Nursery Nurse/Room Leader for their high-quality bespoke private nursery based near Cannock, Staffordshire. The successful candidate must work passionately with the ever-changing climate of childcare to ensure we are accounting for any pioneering research or digging deep into theory to support children in reaching their potential

This is a unique opportunity for someone who is looking to further their career in childcare, as this role offers professional development to a more managerial position in the future. The setting supports staff to progress in their knowledge through robust continued professional development programmes

Main Duties for this role

• To have an in depth understanding of the EYFS
• To support the manager/Deputy in the smooth running of the setting this will include but is not inclusive of:
• Demonstrating outstanding practice through leadership of a designated room.
• Supporting the staff team in developing practise though modelling and or training
• Liaising with parents and other professional agencies to support children’s learning.
• Reviewing policy and procedure and ensuring policy is followed at all times
• Taking the lead in the absence of the manager
• Understanding the needs of the business.
• Being an ambassador to the nursery.
• To take responsibility for an area of the nursery – this could be SENCO, health and safety, parent partnership, student support, Early years lead– see your agreed schedule
• To understand registers/booking systems inc funding
• Support staff teams with planning
• To support the organisation of open days/ parent workshop/ parents meetings etc which may be outside of your normal hours.
• To support the manager in the nursery as requested.
• To support the manager as Designated Safeguarding lead.
• Key holder responsibility as required.

Essential

• Minimum of a relevant and recognised Level 3 qualification
• Evidence of ongoing personal development training
• Desire to continue with professional development
• To have a current live DBS
• Knowledge of legislation relevant to Early Years such as EYFS, SEN, safeguarding, Childcare Act 2006 incl Safeguarding Level 1
• Experience in working with children
• Knowledge of Child Development and children’s needs

Benefits

•                Competitive Salary

•                Career Progression Opportunities

•                Working in a setting that has excellent indoor and outdoor facilities 

If this sounds like the type of vacancy you feel you have been looking for, then call Ollie or one of our Nursery Team on or register your details by emailing your most up to date CV to