Nursery Room Leader/Room Manager

Monkey Puzzle Highbury, Angel and Melody Lane are operated by the Kent Family. We are an Ofsted rated Outstanding family run business who provide childcare for children aged 3 months - 5 years.

Requirements for Nursery Room Leader

Previous experience as a Nursery Practitioner/Nursery Nurse and/or as a Room Leader.

A positive, welcoming attitude and good communication skills

Commitment to delivering a high level of childcare and customer service

Excellent personal presentation standards

Ability to work effectively and positively as part of a team

Fluent in English both verbally and written

Flexibility to work hours as determined by the business, this is a full-time position working 40 hours per week across 5 days.

Effective communication skills and ability to lead a team.

Reliability and ability to work under pressure

Responsibilities for Nursery Room Leader

Working effectively in partnership with other team members, parents and outside professionals

Part taking in the nursery's daily routine and ensuring the highest level of childcare is being delivered

Organise the daily running of the room, including staff breaks, outings, reviewing observations, completing the rota etc

Supporting and motivating your team with team effectiveness strategies

Ensuring that the children in the nursery are safe at all times and being vigilant for signs of abuse or neglect.

Completing regular training to progress personal and professional development.

Benefits for Nursery Room Leader

Become an elite member of an engaged and motivational team of 150 professionals, providing care and education across our 5 nursery settings. We are not like other nurseries!

We operate above the legal ratios, meaning there are always more helping hands and better team support throughout the day

Salary offers up to GBP28,000 (dependant on qualifications and experience), with possible signing on bonus

Offering GBP50 Amazon Gift Voucher for attending an interview in our nurseries (subject to Level 2 or Level 3 qualification)

Working Hours options 5 day per week 40 hours contract with one morning and one afternoon off per week, _OR_ an Optional 4-day week, 36-hour contract with additional 51 days off each year, in addition to full holiday package

25 days holiday each year, plus bank holidays.

Loyalty Bonus Scheme: Additional GBP300 on annual salary for every 1 year staying with our team

Personal and Professional Growth opportunities, we have a culture of empowerment and development for our team!

Leadership Coaching Programmes, including Myers Briggs team dynamics training

Progressive and generous salaries with annual review in January

Referral Bonus Scheme: Additional GBP250 if you recommend someone to join our team

Wellbeing Programme, including individual wellness plans, staff appreciation culture, staff Wellness Lounge, nutrition workshops, evening exercise sessions, team building events, "bring yourself to work days" (celebrating unique individuals) and more!

Free meals at lunch and tea times, from our on-site kitchen and Chef teams, plus snacks in the staff areas to keep our teams energised!

Staff Training and CPD opportunities, including NoodleNow online training portal, and funding opportunities for additional learning and qualifications

Annual Team Awards Evening, with celebrations, food and drink and fun team games!

3x paid Inset Days which include staff training, team building and free staff social

Staff Social Budget to build positive team culture, a company budget to go out with your team for dinner and drinks to spend time outside of work and just have fun

Resources Budgets for each room to regularly refresh resources and materials, extended budgets awarded for excellent team work and Outstanding education for our children

Employers Pension Scheme

Heavily discounted childcare places for working mums, up to 75% discount!

Amazing all-inclusive Christmas party at Battersea Evolution events space including free drinks, champagne reception, banquet dinner, stage performances, live band, bumper cars and free travel!

Free Uniform, premium smart Monkey Puzzle blouses for a professional look!

Free DBS and Suitability Checks

Safeguarding Statement

Monkey Puzzle Day Nurseries are committed to Keeping children safe; therefore, it is necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record Disclosure and Barred check to be undertaken. All posts involving direct contact with children and vulnerable adults are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected'. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. All candidates will be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions, you may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process. If your application is successful, this self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure & Barring Service before your employment commences.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: GBP27,450.00-GBP29,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events

Company pension

Employee discount

Schedule:

Day shift

Holidays

Monday to Friday

No weekends

School type:

Day nursery

Preschool

Private nursery school

Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

Level 3 (or higher) qualification in Childcare (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

Islington (required)

Ability to Relocate:

Islington: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person