Room Leader
- Employer
- London Early Years Foundation
- Location
- Streatham
- Salary
- £20275.72 - £20912.20 per annum
- Closing date
- 8 Jun 2019
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- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Function
- Senior Management, Qualified Practitioner, Senior Practitioner
Job Details
London Early Years Foundation (LEYF) Nurseries is London's largest childcare social enterprise with over 100 years' experience educating and caring for children across London. We are a not-for profit and give free places to nearly half of our families, so that children from all backgrounds can enjoy early years learning and care.
LEYF opened our Weir Link Community nursery in November 2015. Our Weir Link Community Nursery, ranked Outstanding by Ofsted, earlier this year is situated in a beautiful building with a three play rooms that all having direct access to outdoor space. The Weir Link nursery is open tochildren aged 0-5 years old and is open 51 weeks of the year.
About the role:
Our Weir Link Community Nursery is looking for qualified and inspiring nursery room leader, who is passionate about working with Toddlers. We are seeking for a room leader who is organised and robust; able to lead and adapt to the nursery's culture and environment and able to give the toddler room their full attention.
Requirement for the role:
As a qualified nursery practitioner, you need a full and relevant level 3 childcare qualification; this may include NNEB or equivalent. Experience of working within the Toddler rooms is desirable. Able to demonstrate your knowledge of the EYFS and embrace our LEYF Pedagogy. You must be able to lead by example and tap into the capabilities of your team by recognising their strengths and helping them improve their weaknesses. Strong communication is essential and embedding the LEYF values. You will have the opportunity to promote and disseminate best practise and contribute to an inclusive environment and culture within the nursery.
Benefits:
LEYF staff are paid some of the highest wages in the sector. Our LEYF team will support you to work per our unique LEYF Pedagogy whilst developing your skills and knowledge throughout your career with us. You will have access to our excellent training and development programme where you will undertake at least four professional development days minimum per year. 23 days' annual leave plus an additional 3 days over Christmas.50% discount on childcare costs at one of our 38 London Nurseries. 7% employer contribution pension. We also offer additional discounts with GLL gym memberships and EE contracts.
LEYF Nurseries is the perfect opportunity to take the next step in your career - Click apply to join the London's largest childcare social enterprise!
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.
- Website
- https://leyf.org.uk/careers/
- Telephone
- 020 7592 3620
- Location
-
121 Marsham Street
Pimlico
London
SW1P 4LX
United Kingdom
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