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Room Leader Baby Room

Employer
London Early Years Foundation
Location
South London
Salary
£20483.72 - £21756.68 per annum
Closing date
18 Mar 2019

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Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Function
Team Leadership
Sector
Nursery

Job Details

We are looking for an Expert Room Leader to join our exceptional organisation.

Are you a Qualified Nursery Practitioner with Leadership experience?

Can you manage your team with passion and positivity?

Are you looking for a new opportunity to develop your career?

Do you hold a full and relevant childcare level 3 (or above) qualification?

Are you looking for a setting with great transport links?

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are seeking a dynamic and knowledgeable Room Leader to join our friendly team in our Bird in Bush Nursery.

The successful candidate will have strong leadership skills and be able to encourage enthusiasm in their team whilst maintaining a stimulating environment for the children.

This is a great opportunity for progression and personal growth.

WHO ARE LEYF?

LEYF is the largest childcare social enterprise in the UK, we are a registered charity and not for profit organisation.

Our mission is to 'save the world one child at a time', we do this through ensuring we provide quality education and care to children across London. We offer the highest number of free places to children from deprived backgrounds, believing that every child deserves the best start life.

OUR BIRD IN BUSH NURSERY.

Located along Old Kent Road, in the heat of the local community in Peckham, our Bird in Bush nursery is easily accessible by local bus routes.

The staff team are led by our nurturing and adventurous nursery manager and deputy nursery manager, who champion our unique LEYF Pedagogy. Our Bird in Bush Nursery joined the LEYF family in May 2014 and were rated as 'Good' by Ofsted in September 2014.

Bird in Bush is a one story 55-place nursery for children aged 0-5 years old, comprising of 3 rooms with 2 outdoor spaces for our children and is open 55 weeks of the year.

Working Hours

Our Bird in Bush Nursery is open 08.00-18.00 All year round except bank holidays.

You will be required to work on 8-hour shift patterns with other staff members depending on the nursery's requirements

Role and Responsibilities not limited to:

  • Responsible for the day to day running of their designated room
  • To distribute staff and resources effectively, maintaining ratios while supporting other rooms
  • To lead the planning of age appropriate activities
  • Carry out observations, be a good role model and remain professional to staff, children always
  • Coaching/supporting staff

Required:

  • Level 3 or above in childcare or equivalent
  • At least 2 years in an Early Years setting
  • Experience in leadership is essential
  • Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of EYFS
  • Observation and Assessment knowledge
  • Understanding the difference between safeguarding and child protection
  • Training/courses completed in management are desirable

WHAT DO LEYF OFFER YOU?

  • 50% off of childcare
  • 7% pension contribution from employer
  • Up to 25 days annual leave + bank holiday + 3 days over Christmas
  • 10% off GLL gym membership

Company

At LEYF, we are more than just a nursery. We are making a difference every day to the lives of children in areas of London where there is limited access to high-quality early years education for local children, especially those living in poverty.

With a network of 39 nurseries across London, we are one of the largest providers of funded places for two-year-olds in London, and over 50% of those nurseries are rated Outstanding by Ofsted. As a social enterprise, our profits are invested back into our organisation so that we can continue to provide this high-quality education for all children and their families.

If you want to work somewhere with real purpose and heart, LEYF has a role for you. Whilst you are working to support our children, we make sure to support you too. You’ll benefit from:

  • Award-winning training and development
  • 26 days annual leave + 8 paid training days each year
  • Extensive benefits (including 70% of childcare fees and your birthday off)
  • Flexible working options
  • Money to celebrate Ofsted inspections as a team
  • Sector-leading parental leave pay (50% of your salary)

We want you want to be part of our supportive team that makes a difference every day and gives every child the best start in life, apply for one of our roles today and see find opportunities to grow with us in your new career journey.

Company info
Website
Telephone
020 7592 3620
Location
121 Marsham Street
Pimlico
London
SW1P 4LX
United Kingdom

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