Nursery and Preschool Room Leader

Essential • Level 3 or above approved Early Years qualification. • Willingness to participate in other development and training opportunities • Knowledge of the EYFS Statutory Framework Desirable • Evidence of further CPD • Recent and relevant experience of working in a primary school or early years setting • Food Hygiene and Handling • Paediatric First Aid qualification Skills and Knowledge: Essential • Ability to plan effective learning and care programmes either under appropriate supervision and guidance or in collaboration. • Ability to work independently using own initiative. • Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities • Ability to relate well to children and adults including other professionals/carers/parents • Ability to demonstrate and promote good practice in line with the ethos of the setting both indoors and outdoors. • Ability to manage multiple tasks, whilst ensuring children, colleagues, parents and carers are respected and listened to. • Fluent English speaker • Effectively communicate with adults and children • Good written, verbal and nonverbal communication • Proven experience of working with children in an early learning environment • Ability to reflect on learning and care needs and use this knowledge to impact on children’s outcomes e.g. in planning, procurement of resources, Individual Education Plans (IEPs), communication with parents Person Specification Desirable • Experience of working with other agencies and professionals • Knowledge and understanding of the type of external support that is available to support children’s development and how to access these services. • Ability to interact with children and support their involvement in physical activities and outdoor play • Consistent approach with children and parents • Experience of having kept written records of children’s achievements including observations • Ability to promote and market the service to the wider community Personal Qualities: Essential • A commitment to getting the best outcomes for all pupils and promoting the ethos and values of the school • Proactive and positive team player, able to work constructively as part of a team to understand Nursery roles and responsibilities and own position within these. • Enthusiasm for learning and working with children • Caring, friendly, approachable, open, inclusive, welcoming, and personable • Able to always maintain confidentiality • Commitment to safeguarding and equality • Organised, Patient, Resourceful. Desirable • Reflective approach and commitment to personal development • Able to provide consistently high levels of quality care and education opportunities to all children, in pressured and sometimes challenging environments