Team Leader – Nursery
Are you an experienced level 3 Nursery Nurse looking for the next step as a Team Leader? Or perhaps interested in moving to a new workplace that takes staff wellbeing seriously?
Here at Little Dragons Nursery in Reading, we are looking for a Team Leader to join us on a full‑time basis.
Our Nursery is made up of hard‑working professionals ranging from Nursery Trainees to degree‑level practitioners and we are looking for likeminded individuals who are passionate about providing a stimulating and friendly environment for the children in our care.
You will be responsible for the day‑to‑day running of an allocated room, including daily care routines and activities, and completing developmental reviews for the children. You will also supervise a team of level 2 & 3 Nursery Practitioners, ensuring H&S risk assessments, paperwork and other relevant documentation are complete. You may also support an apprentice.
We offer full day care for 51 weeks per year, from 7.30am to 6.00pm, Monday to Friday, on a rota basis for 37.5 hours per week.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain the standards of care and learning opportunities for the children supporting the Early Years Foundation Stage
- Assist the Manager/Deputy Manager with the development and administration of the nursery, and take responsibility in their absence
- Ensure that the highest Health & Safety standards, OFSTED regulations and organisational policies and procedures are maintained within the nursery
- Accept full day‑to‑day responsibility for the efficient running of a specific room, ensuring that all of the children’s needs are met, and that any concerns are identified and raised with Nursery Manager/Deputy immediately
- Supervise Nursery Nurses, Nursery Assistants, apprentices and students working within your allocated room
- Compile and maintain development records on children and report to the Nursery Manager at agreed intervals. Ensure that all records are accurate, signed and dated
- Demonstrate and lead good practice with regards to special needs and inclusion, working with the nursery and area INCO as appropriate
- Open and close the nursery
- Ensure that the standards of care and education are appropriate for your room and are in line with OFSTED requirements at all times, i.e. Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
- Be a key carer carrying out all related responsibilities in building relationships with a small group of children and their families
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