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Room Leader

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

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Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Function
Senior Practitioner
Sector
Nursery

Job Details

Title: ROOM LEADER

Location: CAMBERWELL GROVE, SOUTH LONDON

Hours: 36.25

Salary: £20,483.72 - £21,756.68

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 Camberwell Grove 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 me provide quality education and care to children across London. We offer the highest number of free places to children from deprived backgrounds, we believe every child deserves the best to start life.

At LEYF, we have our own Pedagogy. By Pedagogy we mean leading to learn. The LEYF pedagogy is reflective if our social enterprise approach and you will be supported by our team to help you implement this.

The LEYF Pedagogy has seven dimensions, each one integral to the overall delivery of an outstanding service to children. They also incorporate all the statutory requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). However, the basis of our success is through the pedagogical leadership of professional, knowledgeable and sensitive LEYF staff.

  • LEADING FOR A CULTURE OF EXCELLENCE
  • SPIRAL CURRICULUM
  • ENABLING ENVIRONMENTS
  • HARMONIOUS RELATIONSHIPS
  • SAFE, FIT AND HEALTHY
  • HOME LEARNING
  • MULTI-GENERATIONAL APPROACH

OUR CAMBERWELL GROVE NURSERY

Our Camberwell nursery is located only minutes' walk from Denmark hill station, their last Ofsted inspection them as 'good' and is held in high regard within the community.

The Camberwell Grove Nursery only joined our LEYF family 2018 and has since been refurbished to a high standard. The nursery benefits from large rooms and lots of space, most notably, a huge garden which surrounds the entire setting.

This is a delightful nursery boosting lots of space for our children to grow and develop.

WORKING HOURS

Our Camberwell Grove nursery is open 08.00 -18.00 All year round except bank holidays.

You will be required to work on 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

WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS TO APPLY?

  • 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?

As well as a caring and supportive organisation committed to your individual career journey, a permanent member of the LEYF family will also be entitled to:

  • 50% off child care across all our Nurseries
  • 7% employer contribution pension
  • 23 days' annual leave plus bank holiday. We also gift our LEYF family 3 days over Christmas!
  • We offer additional discounts on Gym memberships.
  • Access to the LEYF academy with 7 days training throughout the year.
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme EAP which provide 24 hours telephone support
  • Life Assurance
  • Social Events such as Summer BBQ, LEYF Awards and New Year's Party

The London Early Years Foundation (LEYF) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and an enhanced DBS will be required

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

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