Permanent Room Leader Practitioner

We are seeking a Qualified Room Leader to join our client’s Pre-School facility in Aldershot (GU12). This position presents an exciting opportunity for those dedicated to early years education, with great benefits, competitive salary and room for professional development.

About the Facility:

Situated in a convenient location adjacent to the community library and local park, our client’s childcare facility boasts a GOOD rating from OFSTED.

Emphasising community support and family development, the nursery fosters cultural capital and ignites curiosity through a range of engaging activities and experiences.

Salary and Benefits:

• Annual leave starts at 24 days on top of a paid birthday day off and public bank holidays.
• Annual pay review to ensure competitive salary.
• Team fun days and award events to thank and celebrate our wonderful teams.
• 50% off nursery fees for our team member’s children and up to 25% for grandchildren/friends/families
• Employee assistance helpline offering confidential counselling and advisory service from qualified and trained experts 24/7, including face to face counselling sessions where needed.
• Salary ranges between £26,040.00 to £27,040 per annum.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments, and resources to children, that are appropriate to their age and stage of development.
• Enhance the all-around daily needs of children, including their physical, intellectual, social, and emotional development.
• Assist staff in updating the EyLog system and their child learning journals with the highest quality.
• Promote respect and credibility for this position by leading as a role model with impartiality and consistency.
• Assist with embedding an effective key person approach to enable children to form secure attachments and identify training or development needs for staff.
• Maintain accurate records and accounts relating to children and staff on EyMan system and on file.
• Ensure the safety and well being of every child, staff, parent, and visitor at all times.
• Understand and ensure that the requirements of the statutory framework for the EYFS are met.

Requirements and Skills:

• Full and relevant Level 3 in Childcare qualification – Essential.
• Over 1 years’ experience working in Early Years – Essential.
• Over 6 months’ experience working in a senior position – Desirable.
• Sound knowledge of Ofsted expectations to achieve a Good or Outstanding rating – Desirable.
• Knowledge of the statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements – Essential.
• Fluent in written and spoken English – Essential.

Application Process:

If you are passionate about providing exceptional care and education to young children and meet the requirements outlined above, we invite you to apply. Please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications.