Job Summary
To have overall responsibility of a room. To lead the room staff team as well as being part of that team. To encourage good working relationships, give advice, support and resolve difficulties within the room. Providing a harmonious working environment where staff feel supported to express their own ideas. To encourage staff to attend further training and put that training into operation.
Main duties of the job
In the absence of the Manager and the Deputy Manager to be in charge of the nursery. Including opening and locking up and being responsible for arranging staff cover, checking fridge temperatures, ordering lunches, completing the register, collection of fees, restocking paperwork, monitoring staff sickness etc.
To promote good childcare practice, advising and training staff, monitoring their performance. To plan staff training with the Deputy Manager and carry out their rooms Personal Development Plans.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Qualification in childcare level 3
Desirable
- Experience in EYFS and Safeguarding Children
- Senco Experiance
Experience
Essential
- Experience in Room Leading Leadership
Desirable
- Certificate in Leadership
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Closing Date: 16 November 2025
