**Nursery Room Leader - Stepping Stones Nursery **

About the Room Leader position An amazing opportunity has arisen within the MiChild group, we are looking for a reliable, enthusiastic and organised individual to join our team as a Room leader to work in our Stepping Stones Nursery. If you are highly motivated flexible, experienced in working in early years and have a genuine passion for working with children then this is the role for you. Room Leader responsibilities are

• To work as a room leader and to implement the nursery curriculum.
• To provide high standards of quality within the nursery including the environment, resources and experiences offered to children.
• To lead planning and maintain accurate and effective children's records.
• To promote and facilitate partnership with parents / carers and other family members.
• To support the development of good practice with regard to special needs and inclusion.
• To work with the Childcare and Education team to continuously improve the quality of childcare and education.
• To ensure that children are kept safe and that staff understand and when necessary follow Safeguarding Procedures.
• To ensure that the nutritional needs of the children are met and that Food Safety Regulations are complied with.
• To comply with all the relevant legislation including the Children Act 1989 and 2004 and company policies and procedures at all times.
• To remain abreast of current developments in childcare and education policy and practice.
  
  Must be Level 3 qualified
• Have a detailed understanding of the requirements set by Ofsted
• Excellent knowledge of the EYFS and experience of working with children and families
• Extensive knowledge of Safeguarding
• Experience of working in partnership with parents and outside agencies.
• Managing and maintaining administration requirements, Childcare : 1 year (preferred)
  
  £300 joining bonus available!
• Staff discount on childcare fees - 50%!
• Exceptional holiday entitlement package with long service benefits year on year.
• Company incentives such as additional holiday days for 100% attendance
• Career progression opportunities and a training programme based around you.
• Staff well-being programme including- weekly staff well-being drop in's, staff room where you can unwind during your break, access to free exercise sessions and healthy recipes on our well-being platform.
• Monthly Staff Treats
• Staff meals and refreshments throughout the day
• Staff appreciation and recognition awards (such a 1 years service, 5 years service, 10 year service, employee of the month, staff shout out's etc.
• Company events (such as annual awards night, NMT awards, Day Nursery Awards etc.
• Free branded staff uniform
• Fully funded accredited training such as Paediatric First Aid, Level 2 in Safeguarding and many more!!
• Employer contribution to pension scheme, From £12.20 per hour