Job Details
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Job Posted: 1 month ago
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Hours: 40 hours
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Salary: £22,796.88- £23,504.04
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Qualification: Level 3+ and above in Early Years Childcare
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Location: 15 Pembury Road,
Pembury Estate,
London, E5 8LU
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Bus Routes: 30, 38, 55, 56, 106, 253, 254, 276
Job Description
Our nursery is based on the Pembury Estate in Lower Clapton close to Hackney Downs and Hackney Central stations. Joining LEYF in 2015, the nursery is a light and roomy setting where children love to play and explore. The Nursery benefits from having 2 gardens, one for under 2’s and the other for the pre-schoolers. The management at this nursery work very closely with staff to ensure the best outcomes and practice is provided at all time.
We are recruiting a new Room Leader who will manage the room and supervise a team of Early Years professionals by creating and planning daily and weekly routines featuring activities that stimulate and encourage children’s curiosity. You will role model behaviours for other members of staff as well as for the children with your creativity and passion.
As a LEYF Room Leader you will work closely with the management team to ensure that best practice is maintained and delivered throughout the nursery to ensure we provide the best experience for our children and their families.
Job Requirements
- Full and relevant child-care qualification at level 3 or above.
- Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection
- At least 12 months experience working as an early year’s educator
- Demonstrative experience of being a confident leader, articulating your ideas and using planning and preparation.
- Distribute staff and resources effectively, maintaining ratios whilst supporting other rooms.
- Continually strive for best practice in yourself and inspiring others.
- Have a passion for making a difference in their communities.
- A child centred approach to teaching using creative and exciting methods to engage and stimulate
Working at Pembury Nursery and Pre-School
1 large Baby Room and 1 ‘2-5s’ Room
71 place Nursery
Opening Times: 8:00pm -6:00pm
Each room leads into separate garden space with play equipment
Outstanding Nursery with Friendly and caring staff
Good transport links from the city.
Age Range: Birth-5 years
OFSTED Rating: Outstanding
Staff Benefits
We know it’s our people who make LEYF great. That’s why we value each staff member and offer:
• 50% off of childcare
• Refer a friend bonus
• Up to 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and an additional 3 days over the Christmas period
• Full access to LEYF Academy – minimum of 8 days per year training covering mandatory courses and additional professional development designed.
• 10% GLL Gym discount
• 7% employer contribution towards pension
• Salary increase after probation
• Overtime pay
• Interest-free season ticket loan
• Free life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
Career Progression
At LEYF we aim to promote 50% of our leaders from within and nurture our staff to help them progress in their careers.
Each person who joins the LEYF family will work with their Manager to create a development plan. If you aspire to become a manager or you want to be the best you can be in your role, LEYF, using our coaching and mentoring approach, coupled with our famous LEYF Academy courses, will support your journey.