Based in Milton Keynes, my client is looking to recruit a Room Leader to work at their well-established and reputable nursery.

Duties and Responsibilities

• To provide indoor and outdoor play experiences for the children in line with the policies of the Nursery and the guidelines of the Early Years Foundation Stage.
• To participate in activity planning and implementation under the supervision and direction of the Lead Practitioner.
• To help monitor the all-round development of the children through the key person system, regular observations and record keeping.
• To help maintain the safety, security, physical and emotional welfare of the children in the Nursery and garden environments.
• To bring to the immediate attention of the Lead Practitioner and/or Manager, any incidents or accidents.
• To arrange for any individual to receive immediate first-aid and informing the Manager as appropriate.
• To work positively with team members.
• To act in the interests of your own safety & the safety of others at all times
• To attend training sessions and staff meetings as necessary.
• To support, supervise and assist all students in the Nursery, giving practical help and advice with assessments.
• To inform the Manager if staffing levels are not met because of an emergency.
• To maintain an up to date knowledge of current childcare issues, legislation and practices.
• Anything else reasonably requested by the management of the organisation

Person Specification & Key Competencies

• Level 3 qualification in childcare
• Previous childcare experience
• An understanding of the developmental needs of children.
• Basic Knowledge of health and safety
• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding good practice

As part of the team, you will also benefit from the following:

• An excellent salary package which is reviewed every April
• Teaching and learning support from Senior Leaders
• Staff childcare discount (up to 50%)
• Opportunity to gain further qualifications and develop your career in a widely growing company
• Weekly and monthly employee recognition prizes and bonuses
• You will receive regular supervisions in which targets to further your career are set, gain bonuses, and a larger hourly rate will be explained and planned clearly.
• Free staff breakfast
• Paid medical appointments
• Annual award ceremony with staff awards, recognition and company plans
• Bonus scheme
• Paid training, enabling you to continue to learn and grow
• Online staff group to share ideas, practices and get to know everyone
• Free staff car parking
• Company pension scheme

Location: Milton Keynes

Salary: £23,000 – £26,000.00 per annum

Hours: 30-40 hours per week (Monday-Friday)

Our aim is to contact all successful applications within 5 days of receiving your application. Should you not of heard within 5 days, please feel free to contact us to confirm that your application has been received.

As part of our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young people, the successful candidate is expected to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

We are an equal opportunity employer and select staff on merit, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage & civil partnership, race, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

Refresh Recruitment does not presently hold a Sponsorship Licence and while this status is reviewed regularly there is no present proposal to apply for such a Licence