Lead Practitioner / Room Lead

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,

• 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.
  
  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
  
  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.

We are able to offer a high competitive salary, to be discussed with candidate,
• ·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