Nursery Practitioner Room Manager

Littleelmsdaycare; Greenwich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A local childcare provider in Greenwich seeks a Nursery Practitioner Room Manager to oversee operations and inspire a team of early years practitioners. The role requires at least 1 year of experience, a Level 3 qualification in Early Years childcare, and excellent communication skills. The nursery offers state-of-the-art facilities and a supportive work environment. Competitive salary and numerous employee benefits are provided, including a welcome bonus.

Benefits

Welcome bonus of £1000

Excellent rates of pay

Free daily lunch

Service recognition awards

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible working days and hours

Qualifications

• At least 1 years’ experience in a Nursery Practitioner role or equivalent leadership.
• Excellent knowledge & understanding of the EYFS & Statutory framework.
• Ability to use your own initiative lead and inspire a team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of high quality care and education of the children.
• Support the management team in leading nursery operations.
• Ensure compliance with Ofsted inspection standards.

Skills

Experience in a Nursery Practitioner role

Level 3 or above qualification in Early Years childcare

Understanding of EYFS & Statutory framework

Excellent communication skills

Ability to lead and inspire a team

Education

Level 3 qualification in Early Years childcare

Job description

Nursery Practitioner Room Manager

Department: Little Elms Greenwich

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Little Elms Daycare Nursery Greenwich

Reporting To: Nursery Manager

Compensation: £30,160 - £31,200 / year

Description

The company is unable to sponsor employment of international workers in this role. You will be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.

We are a family run childcare provider with the aim to provide affordable childcare for all families and the highest salary recognition for qualified practitioners. We support unqualified team members through our apprenticeship program. Please come and join at our Team at Greenwich Little Elms.

We are currently recruiting for skilled and experienced Nursery Room Manager to be based in Greenwich Nursery to join in our management team to lead and inspire our team or early years practitioner to deliver highest care and education to all children . The nursery offers state-of-the-art facilities, combining bright and spacious indoor rooms along with fabulous outdoor areas.

Room Manager salary is up to 31,200K per annum, depending on experience, working Full time (40 hours per week) – 5 days a week.

To be considered for the Nursery Practitioner Room Manager role you must have:

• At least 1 years’ experience in a Nursery Practitioner role or equivalent leadership
• Level 3 or above qualification in Early Years childcare
• Excellent knowledge & understanding of the EYFS & Statutory framework
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Ability to use your own initiative lead and inspire a team
• Your passion to be shown in your day‑to‑day interaction with children
• Be flexible and a great role model for the team
• Have a great time management and passion to deliver highest quality education and care
• Have experience on leading Ofsted inspection and a clear understanding of the EYFS
• Build a culture of kindness, transparency and commitment for the role of a leader.

Things you need to know

• This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS Certificate and satisfactory employment references.
• The successful candidate will be required to undertake online safeguarding training and all positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
• Little Elms Daycare Nurseries are an Equal Opportunities Employer
• Little Elms Day care Nurseries is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Oversee the quality of education across the room and support big teams

* The welcome bonus will be paid in two instalments. £500 will be paid in the first salary payment after joining, then another £500 upon completion of probation (6 months, unless extended). The welcome bonus will be subject to normal Tax & NI deductions.

The company is unable to sponsor employment of international workers in this role. You will be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK

Key Responsibilities

We are currently for a skilled and experienced Nursery Room Manager to be based in our Greenwich Nursery. The nursery offers state-of-the-art facilities, combining bright and spacious indoor rooms along with fabulous outdoor areas. Oversee the delivery of high quality care and education of the children and support big teams.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• At least 1 years’ experience in a Nursery Practitioner role or equivalent Room manager position
• Level 3 or above qualification in Early Years childcare
• Excellent knowledge & understanding of the EYFS & Statutory framework
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Ability to use your own initiative
• Your passion to be shown in your day‑to‑day interaction with children

Benefits

Little Elms amazing benefits for you -

• New Starter £1000 Welcome bonus!!!
• Excellent rates of pay.
• Service recognition awards – get an extra day’s annual leave, for each year worked
• Free, hot daily lunch prepared by our Skilled Nursery Chefs each day you work
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme (provided by BUPA)
• Service recognition 5yrs, 10yrs – one additional one week off for that year to celebrate your working service.
• We carry out recognition events – weekly wellbeing Wednesday, monthly employee of the month, yearly introduction of awards National College Training – supporting with professional development and leadership growth
• Little wellbeing Champion to support the wellbeing of the team, children and parents
• Flexible Working days and hour
• Ofsted Outstanding Bonus to the whole team
• Employee of the month across all Nurseries – the draw for
• Employee of the month for little elms receive bonus recognition.
• Welcome team rooms with books library to support team training and learning
• Every nursery Celebrating personal milestones and recognise their team in different ways
• Referral bonus scheme
• Attendance Rewards points recognition
• Well-Being Tools to support staff – Headspace/Calm –
• High childcare discount
• Mentorship and career growth/development support
• Inhouse training specialist and a great space for learning in our training academy