16/02/2022
We're looking for a new passionate team member to run our toddler room and join our friendly, small nursery. You must have an NVQ level 3 in childcare or above with ideally two years experience of being a room leader. Career enhancement and continual learning and development of skills is very important to us for our staff team. Safeguarding, welfare and well-being is supported throughout the nursery. We very much look forward to hearing from you.
Working in partnership with and supporting the Manager and Deputy to ensure the daily running and administration of the nursery, adhering to the Policies & Procedures of Butterfly Day Nursery and compliance with the Children Act, Health and Safety legislation and within the guidelines of OFSTED and the National Standards. Ensuring confidentiality is maintained in the nursery.
Working as part of a team, remaining mutually respectful at all times.
Acting as a Named Coordinator relevant to their skills or training as designated by the Nursery Manager.
Supervising Nursery Nurses, Assistants and Students and carrying out supervisory meetings where appropriate under the guidance of the Manager and Deputy Manager.
Supervising the Nursery Nurses, with the planning of activities in a designated area of the nursery, ensuring accurate recording, reflection and evaluation.
Key Person - Keeping of accurate development records and observations, preparing the next steps for the individual child.
Liaising with the Manager/Deputy in organising relevant staff, effective mentoring of junior staff, effective delegation and communication and promoting positive attitudes regarding Butterfly.
Attending regular meetings with the Senior staff, and participating in staff meetings.
Assisting with staff inductions and helping new staff to fit into the nursery.
Being a good role model for Nursery Nurses, Assistants, trainees and Students.
Providing feedback to the Manager/Deputy on issues relating to the nursery day and assisting in the daily running of the nursery in their absence.
Addressing staff and parent queries.
Liaising with parents to give concise and accurate feedback about the individual child.
The room leader, along with the deputy and manager are the only qualified staff members who administer medication as recorded in the risk assessments and policy
Keeping and monitoring accident, incident and risk assessment records.
Professional development – to attend training to continuously update their skills and knowledge.
Offering all children equal opportunities with regard to their religious persuasion, racial origins, gender, disabilities, cultural or linguistic background; in particular, challenge situations where racism or discrimination is displayed.
Assisting the Manager and Deputy Manager, participating in arranging regular parents' evenings, publicity, open weekends and children's outings and ensuring effective marketing.
Any other duties appropriate to the post as directed by the Nursery Manager and Deputy Manager.
