Nursery Room Leader

Nursery Room Leader Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Nursery Room Leader to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage a team of Qualified Practitioners and the day to day running of the Pre-School Room;
  • Monitor and assess the development of children;
  • Support all children’s holistic development to promote school readiness.

Requirements:

  • Relevant skills for working with children aged 0 – 5 years;
  • Previous experience of working in a Day Nursery;
  • Patient;
  • A relevant early years/childcare qualification at Level 3 or above;
  • Minimum Level 4;
  • Have a minimum Level 3 or above In Childcare or equivalent or montessori diploma;
  • Level 3 in Early Years;
  • Forest School Leader Qualification;
  • A minimum of 3 years experience of working with children aged 0-5 years in a nursery/private day care setting as a practitioner/senior practitioner;
  • Excellent team player;
  • Minimum 2 years’ post qualification;
  • An excellent understanding of safeguarding / knowledge of child protection procedures;
  • Relevant childcare qualifications in accordance with OFSTED guidelines;
  • Thorough understanding and knowledge of legislation including EYFS;
  • Experience as a Room leader is preferred.