Room Leader - Leytonstone, United Kingdom - The Arches Nursery

Description

The Arches Nursery is seeking passionate early years educators for a number of roles at our brand new nursery.

Our story

Housed under two small railway arches, set in the vibrant East End and only a stone's throw away from Epping Forest, the Arches Nursery provides families with a unique and magical place for their little ones. Open 48 weeks, Monday to Friday from 8am - 5.45pm.

Our setting has been lovingly designed in a way that redefines early childhood care.

We have created a little working oasis that's uplifting, inspiring and a much more exciting work environment than a conventional nursery.

Room Leader

The Role:

• To provide a safe and nurturing environment.
• To be responsible for the delivery of our curriculum, vision, and ethos.
• To mentor and supervise practitioners in delivering our ethos and providing stimulating experiences for the children.
• To take charge of daily team meetings, providing guidance, support and regular feedback.
• Support your team in delivering outstanding practice, high quality observations and planning that's tailored to each individual child.
• Ensure the nursery's policies, procedures and safeguarding practices are embedded and maintained in day to day practice.
• Work closely with the management team to ensure the smooth day to day running of the nursery and proactively contribute new ideas to continually improve ways of working.
• Build and maintain excellent relationships with your team and parents.
• To develop inspiring play spaces that facilitate the numerous ways children learn, so that all children can reach their full potential.

What you will need to bring with you:

• Previous experience working in a nursery as a room leader
• Minimum Level 3 qualification
• Must have passion for teaching and developing young minds with a solid understanding of both the EYFS and knowledge of the Montessori philosophy.
• A positive, clear role model and ability to lead a team
• Positive outlook, high energy, solutions driven with a 'make it happen' attitude
• A commitment to reflective practice and continual professional development

We offer competitive salaries, career progression and a fun, supportive and creative environment to work in, as well as some great benefits including:

• £25-£27k annual salary
• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays, plus 1 extra day for each year of service, up to 33 days)
• Employee of the month and super star of the quarter incentives
• Ofsted outstanding bonus
• Team parties and celebrations
• Breakfast team meetings
• Wellness programme
• Your birthday off
• Continuous personal training and development
• Opportunities for in house promotion
• Employee referral scheme
• Company pension scheme

You should join us if:

• You would like the opportunity to be part of a special place and work in a beautiful and creative environment.
• You are excited by the idea of being instrumental in the start up and creation of the nursery and having the opportunity to bring your ideas and be part of the start up journey.
• You like the idea of a small and intimate setting with a fun, relaxed atmosphere and gentle approach.
• You like to have a fixed shift pattern, with no early mornings or late evening shifts.
• You enjoy creating new nature and Montessori inspired activities and spending time in the outdoor environment.
• You are looking to work in a happy and warm team environment with passionate, like minded people.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.
We take safeguarding seriously and follow safe recruitment procedures. A DBS check will be required for this role.


Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
£25,000.00-£27,000.00 per year


Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Referral programme
• Wellness programme

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Leytonstone: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Nursery: 1 year (required)

Work Location:
In person