Toddler Room Leader

**Thames Tiddlers Nursery** is looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual who has a passion for change in Early Years Childhood Education. At Thames Tiddlers Nursery we are inspired by the unique and creative approach of Reggio Emilia and have been inspired by this approach for over 12 years. We require for the person applying to be willing to adapt and work to an enquiry based learning approach.

What experience and qualifications must I have to apply?

• Minimum Level 3 qualification or equivalent
• A good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
• Knowledge of child protection procedures
• Good communication skills both written and verbal
• Good references and a clear enhanced DBS check
• Leadership and management skills

The role of head of room is to;

• To take responsibility for planning experiences and encounters for all children and to assess children’s individual learning and development in relation to the EYFS curriculum.
• To work alongside the management team with the daily operations of the nursery setting.
• To lead and inspire others who work within their room to provide the best possible childcare.
• Working as part of a team and using your initiative and imagination to generate new ideas. Using leadership and management skills to manage your team.
• Using your excellent communication skills to build strong relationships with parents, children and staff and to welcome visitors to the nursery.
• To be flexible within working practices of the Setting. Be prepared to help where needed, including to undertake certain domestic jobs within the Setting, e.g. preparation of snack meals, cleansing of equipment etc.
• To be flexible with your working hours to cover educator absences.
• To attend additional professional development days for example, safeguarding, first aid and visiting other nurseries.

We offer a wide range of training and professional development opportunities for our Nursery educators, and continually improve our service by offering constant support to our employees. With the pandemic affecting so many peoples mental health we ensure that we offer support via Bupa Health Care as well as in house support from our companionate managers and educators.

Educators have attended three other Reggio Emilia inspired nursery settings for professional visits in the last six years. The Atelierista and manager also attended a visit to the infant toddler and preschools of Reggio Emilia, Italy in April 2015 and the Company Director attended again in 2017 taking two more nursery practitioners.

What else do we offer?

• An amazing holiday package. 22 days annual leave, plus 6 days paid for bank holidays and two weeks paid shut down at Christmas. Totalling at least 38 days annual leave.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Flexible working hours.
• Reward vouchers for high performance.
• Confidential mental health and well-being support from Bupa.
• Discounted childcare places for own children.
• Opportunities to complete higher education qualifications.
• Offer of termly massages from a trained therapist.
• DBS check and training.

If you are looking for an exciting new opportunity in childcare, please apply now, we would love to hear from you.

35 - 40 hours per week we are flexible between the amount of hours you would like.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £13.50-£14.25 per hour

Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Childcare
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

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

Experience:

• Childcare: 2 years (preferred)

Certification:

• Level 3 Childcare Qualification (required)