Pre-school Room Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Childcare and Education:

  • Ensuring a safe and stimulating environment for children aged 2-4 years.
  • Delivering an appropriate play-based Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum.
  • Observing and tracking children’s development, and planning activities to support their individual progress.
  • Providing a high standard of care and implementing positive behavior management strategies.

• Staff Management:

  • Supervising and mentoring staff within the room, including nursery practitioners, assistants, and apprentices.
  • Delegating responsibilities and ensuring staff are working effectively.

• Parental Partnerships:

  • Building positive relationships with parents and communicating effectively about their child’s development.
  • Involving parents in their child’s learning and development.
  • Addressing any concerns or questions from parents.

• Administrative Tasks:

  • Maintaining accurate records of children’s progress, observations, and assessments.
  • Ensuring all regulatory requirements are met, including those related to health, safety, and safeguarding.
  • Participating in staff meetings and contributing to the self-evaluation and improvement plan.

• Other Responsibilities:

  • Creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all children and families.
  • Undertaking any other reasonable duties as directed by senior management.
  • Working with other professionals in the local area for the benefit of children and families.

Skills and Attributes

• Excellent knowledge of the EYFS framework and current Ofsted requirements.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to motivate and inspire a team.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Empathy, patience, and a genuine love for working with young children.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and build positive relationships.

Benefits

• Working a 4 day week.
• Onsite Parking.
• New Setting in a rural location.
• Small developing 2-4 year olds room.

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