Early Years Room Leader
| Job Type | Permanent Full Time |
| Location | Wakefield, West Yorkshire |
| Area | Wakefield, United Kingdom |
| Sector | Early Years Foundation Stage - Nursery |
| Salary | £10.00 - £13.00 per hour |
| Start Date | February |
| Advertiser | remoteapi |
| Job Ref | EYERL25_1738058402 |
| Job Views | 33 |
- Description
Early Years Room Leader - Level 3 Qualified or AboveLocation: Wakefield (Ossett)Permanent PositionSalary: Competitive Hourly Rate + Generous Holiday Entitlement (4 or 5 Days)Career Progression: Potential for Deputy Manager Role for the Right Candidate
Are you an experienced and passionate Early Years Room Leader seeking your next challenge? Our client, a well-established nursery in Wakefield (Ossett), is looking for a Level 3 qualified or above Early Years Practitioner to join their team in the role of Room Leader. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a team, shape the learning experiences of young children, and potentially progress into a Deputy Manager position for the right candidate.
As a Room Leader, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day running of your designated room, ensuring high-quality care and education for children aged 0-5 years. You'll lead a team of practitioners, mentor staff, and create a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment that promotes child development in line with the EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage).
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and inspire a team of Early Years practitioners, ensuring the highest standards of care and education.
- Plan, implement, and review engaging learning activities that support children's development across all areas of the EYFS.
- Ensure children's individual needs are met, maintaining a child-centered approach that promotes emotional, social, cognitive, and physical growth.
- Foster strong relationships with children, parents, and carers, and provide regular updates on child progress.
- Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health and safety regulations, and early years policies.
- Take responsibility for the room's daily operations, including maintaining a safe and stimulating learning environment.
- Support, mentor, and guide less experienced staff, promoting their professional development.
- Actively contribute to nursery improvement plans and help implement new ideas and strategies.
Key Requirements:
- Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education (or above).
- Proven experience in an Early Years setting, including experience as a Room Leader or in a senior role.
- A strong understanding of the EYFS framework and child development.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to motivate and inspire a team, ensuring everyone is working towards common goals.
- A passion for providing high-quality early years care and education.
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Benefits:
- Competitive hourly rate.
- Generous holiday entitlement (4 or 5 days per week).
- Career progression: Potential opportunity to move into a Deputy Manager role for the right candidate.
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
- A supportive and friendly team environment.
If you are an experienced Early Years professional who is looking for the next step in your career, apply now to become part of a nursery that values its staff and offers real opportunities for growth and development.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION
- All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
- Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
- You must have legal right to work in the UK
- You must be willing to attend a registration interview
Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.
Disclaimer
'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'
