Lead Practitioner/Room Lead

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Who We Are
With 20 sites across East London, Cambridge and Norfolk offering brilliant opportunities for professional development and growth come and join in on the action
We are looking for a passionate, friendly and hard-working Lead Practitioner to join our nursery team at Chestnut Nursery School - Ray Lodge, IG8 7PG.
Salary
We are able to offer a high competitive salary, to be discussed with candidate
The Role
This is a full-time role working Monday to Friday, 8 hours a day/40 hours per week, following a shift pattern. Ray Lodge is open between the hours of 7.45am-6pm
Key Duties:
Being a key person carrying out all related responsibilities in building relationships with a small group of children and their families according to the EYFS
Promoting and supporting positive relationships with parents, children and colleagues
Take necessary steps to safeguard all who access the setting, adhering to the safeguarding policy
Ensuring the health, safety and well-being of the children at all times
Flexible in working hours if required.
Support daily routines.
Follow policies and procedures.
Leading staff members and teams.
Light cleaning duties.
Maintain a high level of supervision.
Maintain confidentiality.
Requirements
The successful applicant will need to have
Level 3 qualification
Previous room leader experience
Strong leadership skills
Work well in a team
Great understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework (EYFS)
Strong passion for a child-centred approach to play and learning
Excellent communication skills; written and verbal
Excellent organisation skills and time-management
Benefits
Discounted childcare
Appreciation rewards
Refer a friend scheme (unlimited)
Company social events
Auto enrolment into a pension scheme
Free confidential Wellness programme
CPD training
All applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and provide two suitable references
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: GBP26,936.00 per year
Benefits:
Childcare
Company events
Company pension
Employee discount
Health & wellbeing programme
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
School type:
Day nursery
Experience:
Early childhood education: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
level 3 early years childcare qualification (required)
Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: RL Room Lead