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Room Leader - Camberwell Grove

Employer
London Early Years Foundation
Location
Southwark
Salary
£20483.72 - £21756.68 per annum
Closing date
6 Jun 2019

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Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Function
Senior Practitioner
Sector
Nursery
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Job Details

We are looking for an experienced Full time Room Leader for our Camberwell Grove Nursery.

Title: Room Leader

Location: Camberwell Grove

Hours: Full Time 36.25 Hours

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 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 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.

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

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.

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