The Role
Lead and manage a nursery room delivering EYFS-based care and education. Plan and implement learning activities, observe and assess children, maintain records, communicate with parents, ensure safeguarding and wellbeing, and mentor junior staff to maintain a high-quality, welcoming nursery environment.
Summary Generated by Built In
Banana Moon Day Nursery Barnstaple is seeking a dedicated and passionate Room Leader to join our dynamic team! As a Room Leader, you will be instrumental in creating a nurturing and stimulating environment for our children, ensuring they thrive both emotionally and intellectually.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage a designated room, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care and education in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
- Work collaboratively with your team to plan and implement engaging learning activities that cater to individual children's needs, interests, and developmental stages.
- Observe and assess children’s progress, and maintain accurate records to provide feedback to parents and support their child's development.
- Foster positive relationships with children, parents, and staff, ensuring effective communication and support.
- Ensure the health, safety, and wellbeing of all children within your care, adhering to all nursery policies and procedures at all times.
- Provide guidance and support to junior staff members, fostering a positive and team-oriented atmosphere.
- Contribute to the overall success and reputation of the nursery by promoting a welcoming and friendly environment.
Requirements
- Minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education or equivalent.
- Proven experience working with children in a nursery setting.
- Excellent understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
- Passionate about providing high-quality care and learning for children.
- A commitment to safeguarding children and promoting their welfare.
Benefits
- Bupa Employee Assistance. We all have times in our life when we need a little extra support which is why we’re working with Bupa to bring all of our employees a free, 24-hour confidential helpline service.
- Childcare discount for staff
- Extra day off on (or as close to) your birthday.
- A unique Early Learning and Development program for our children
- Less paperwork is involved, meaning that you can spend more time with the children
- Use of tablets that are linked to our bespoke 'Parent App'
- State-of-the-art technology, including a biometric entry system, as well as our Parent App and tablets
- Great career prospects
- You will be provided with a free uniform if offered the job
- If you feel that you are looking for a challenge, or simply want to further your experience with the possibility of promotion and working your way up in a company, this is where you should apply!
Skills Required
- Minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education or equivalent
- Proven experience working with children in a nursery setting
- Excellent understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
- Commitment to safeguarding children and promoting their welfare
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The Company
What We Do
Banana Moon Day Nursery focuses on creating caring, loving, and secure environments for children, emphasizing a parent's point of view and prioritizing the child's needs.
