Room Leader Childcare Practitioner

Job Description

Room Leader Childcare PractitionerJob Type: Full time, permanentLocation: Royston, G21 2QASalary: £22,425 per annumThe RoleThe Nursery provides cost-effective extended childcare services of exceptional quality for children aged 6 weeks to 12 years. The Nursery Room Leader is a qualified childcare professional who is responsible for the day to day running of the room. They perform an important role caring for children, maintaining a high quality, stimulating learning environment, supervising staff andsharing their skills and knowledge with colleagues. The nursery room leader should take a creative and reflective leadership role with the ability to implement new ideas and use a range of strategies to continually improve practice and support the service’smanagement team.Key Responsibilities

• To contribute to the creation of a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment for all children.
• To ensure that all St Roch’s policies, procedures and daily routines are adhered to positively and effectively.
• To be responsible for the welfare of all children in your designated room, organising systems and practices to ensure consistent, high-quality care.
• To be vigilant and report any concerns immediately and in accordance with the Safeguarding and Child Protection and Whistle Blowing policies.
• Reflect on practice and routines, tailoring them to meet the individual needs of each child throughout the day.
• To lead the planning and provision of a stimulating range of age-appropriate activities and ensuring the room is well resourced and creatively set up.
• To oversee and ensure that all records and observations of children’s learning are kept up to date, are of a high standard and are shared effectively, including children with additional support needs
• Ensure that the preparation, care and maintenance of the room setting, and equipment are carried out according to policy, procedures and regular risk assessments.
• To contribute to and oversee an effective key worker system, supporting and monitoring colleagues to fulfil their key worker responsibilities.
• To contribute to regular staff meetings and planning sessions.
• To work flexibly as part of a larger team, assisting and supporting colleagues wherever the needs of the school require.
• To work in partnership with all parents/ carers, building and maintaining relationships that encourage trust, open communication and involvement with the local community.
• To be professional and a good role model to the children and staff at all times.
• Liaise with colleagues to provide a smooth transition for all children.

Skills &Qualifications

• Educated to level 3 or above with a recognised professional qualification in early years education or equivalent Experience of supplying a programme of care and play activities for children from birth to 5 years in a nursery or similar setting.
• Have proven organisational skills and experience of leading a small team.
• Have knowledge and understanding of current legislature and best practice documents
• You will need to be flexible and resourceful, with a strong commitment to delivering first class childcare.

Benefits

• Company Pension
• Extra holiday entitlement after continuous service
• Excellent Development and Training opportunities
• Reward recognition scheme
• Located close to the City Centre
• Free Parking

To ApplyIf you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable nursery, please do not hesitate to apply.All staff and volunteers are expected to demonstrate their commitment to safeguarding children and young people within their work.Successful applicants will be required to meet the criteria for registration with Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme and the Scottish Social Services Council.