Head of Pre-School

A small, family run, boutique nursery, is looking for a Qualified Pre-School Room Leader to join our team in Ham, Richmond upon Thames.

We encourage career development, training, and progression. And always look to promote from within our team.,

• Working in partnership with and supporting the Nursery Manager and Deputy Nursery Manager to ensure the daily running and administration of the nursery.



• Adhering to the Policies & Procedures of the company 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.



• Supervising Nursery Nurses and Students and carrying out supervisory meetings where appropriate under the guidance of the Nursery Manager and Deputy Nursery Manager.



• Supporting the Nursery Manager /Deputy Nursery Manager/ and organising the planning of activities in the classroom.



• Liaising with the Nursery Manager/Deputy Nursery Manager in organising relevant staff, effective mentoring of junior staff, effective delegation and communication and promoting positive attitudes regarding the company.



• Attending regular meetings with the Nursery Manager/ Deputy Nursery Manager/ and participating in staff meetings.



• Care and supervision of the children with regard to their physical, emotional and intellectual needs.



• Assisting with staff inductions and helping new staff to fit into the nursery.



• Providing a good role model for Nursery Nurses and Students.



• Providing feedback to the Nursery Manger/ Deputy Nursery Manager on issues relating to the nursery day.



• Addressing staff and parent queries.



• Keeping and monitoring accident, incident and risk assessment records.



• 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 Nursery Manager and Deputy Nursery Manager participating in arranging regular children's outings.
  
  Very strong communication skills with children, parents, manager & staff



• Competent computer skills (email, Office etc). The ability to be a valuable part of a team



• Experienced at implementing the EYFS in nursery settings.


• Ability to use your experience and professionalism to build on our good work.



• Insistence on high standards of care and education.



• Enthusiastic with a love for children and for developing their learning.



• Ability to share your ideas for planning and activities.



• Ability to make the classroom a wonderful place to be for the children and staff., · Minimum full & relevant Level 3 qualification in Early Years / Childcare (please check your qualification on the government website before applying) https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/early-years-qualifications-achieved-in-england


Experience:

· Minimum 2 years experience in a nursery / early years

· Minimum 1 years as a pre-school room lead

Pulled from the full job description

• Casual dress


• Company events


• Cycle to work scheme


• Discounted or free food


• Employee discount


• Health & wellbeing programme


• Referral programme, Up to £31,356 gross per annum


Hours:

45 hours per week

Katey's Nursery & Pre-School is committed to the safeguarding of children, therefore all appointments are subject to receiving an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), as well as appropriate references and undertaking a Paediatric first aid training (provided by the company)

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to £33,228.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress


• Company events


• Cycle to work scheme


• Discounted or free food


• Employee discount


• Health & wellbeing programme


• Referral programme


Schedule:

• Monday to Friday


• No weekends