Room Leader
- Employer
- London Early Years Foundation
- Location
- Dagenham
- Salary
- £10.76 - 11.10 per hour
- Closing date
- 24 Oct 2019
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- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Function
- Senior Practitioner
- Sector
- Nursery
Job Details
Qualified early years educator with Leadership experience.
Job Titles
Room Leader: Mark’s Gate Community Nursery
JOB DETAILS
Salary: hourly rate: £10.76-11.10 per hour
Are you a level 3 Nursery Practitioner with at Leadership experience?
Are you looking for a Childcare organisation who wants to make a positive different to its community and its families?
About us:
The London Early Years Foundation (LEYF) are the UK’s largest childcare social enterprise. As a registered charity, we believe that our 37 nurseries across London have a duty to be a part of and support their local communities, to break down barriers by offering quality childcare to all local families.
About the job:
Marks Gate Community Nursery
Total capacity of Nursery: 63 place Nursery
The Nursery consists of a baby, toddler and preschool room
Nursery Opening Times: 8.00am-6.00pm
Our New Room Leader will be dynamic in their practice, excelling in exceptional early years education and inspiring their team to maintain our high standards. Through support and nurturing, they will help develop and grow their staff, ensuring their confidence in creating exciting learning experiences.
The successful applicant will have fantastic organisational skills and experience in planning. A good knowledge of the EYFS is essential and we expect an openness to new methods of teaching to enrich your practice.
The nursery team have a very strong bond, sharing ideas and knowledge to encourage best practice. Marks Gate is an important community hub, providing much needed support for local families.
About you:
Full and relevant child care qualification at level 3 or above.
Strong knowledge of safeguarding, child protection and how this is monitored in a nursery setting.
At least 6 months experience working in an early year’s setting
To champion LEYF’s values and advocate our mission to save the world one child at a time.
To encourage a supportive team atmosphere and the ability to work together in a positive and compassionate way.
To continually strive for best practice in yourself and inspiring others.
To be dedicated in achieving the highest standard of education and care
Have a passion for making a difference in their communities.
A child centred approach to teaching using creative and exciting methods to engage and stimulate
What’s in it for you:
We know it’s our people who make LEYF great. That’s why we value each staff member and offer:
Make a difference to the children who need it the most
Pay and conditions above national average within the early years sector
50% off of childcare
£750 refer a friend bonus
Up to 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and an additional 3 days over the Christmas period
Full access to LEYF Academy – minimum of 8 days per year training covering mandatory courses and additional professional development designed.
10% GLL Gym discount
7% employer contribution towards pension
Guaranteed salary increase after probation
Overtime pay
Annual travel loan
Free life assurance
Access to our work life support services
Flexible working
Access to LEYF social events; New Year’s Awards ceremony, Annual Conference and Summer BBQ
Apply today! Our dedicated recruitment team will be in touch!
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The London Early Years (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.
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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