Play House Day Nursery, Early Years Leader, Band 5, 37.5 hours per week, Based at Sutton, Surrey. We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Early Years Leader to run our baby room and care for the children of staff at the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust. We require a reliable, flexible member of the team showing initiative and commitment. An ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written form will be essential. Applicants must have a minimum Level 5 qualification in Childcare and Education and level A-C in GCSE English. In addition you should have experience of working effectively with a staff team in full day care.
Main duties of the job
The role of the Room Leader is to manage and supervise a team providing a safe, welcoming and warm environment for the group care of babies, toddlers and pre-school children.
The aim of this role is to develop the social, emotional, physical and intellectual capabilities of the child, providing a learning environment that offers a range of play experiences and activities.
Job responsibilities
To team lead a staff group. To be responsible for the nursery in management absence. To carry out performance development reviews with your staff, setting objectives and giving constructive support in performance development. To carry out regular supervisions of staff to monitor development. To take the lead in planning and organising the smooth running of a group room. To plan, hold and record team meetings.
Qualifications
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Childcare & Education
- Working towards a higher qualification
- Early Years Foundation Degree or BA Honours qualification
- Minimum Level 5 qualification in Childcare and Education and level A-C in GCSE English
Experience
- Supervisory or management experience
- Experience of managing the curriculum
- Experience of working with children in full day care
- Experience of working with a team
Skills
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written form
- ICT Skills
- Thorough knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum
- Committed and reliable
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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