Job Details
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Job Posted: 2 days ago
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Hours: 40 hours per week
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Salary: £23,522.76 to £24,230.04 per annum
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Qualification: Level 3 and above in Early Years Childcare or equivalent
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Location: Tenda Road
London
SE16 3PN
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Bus Routes: 1, 381, P12
Job Description
Our South Bermondsey Nursery is in a purpose-built building which is also home to a Children’s Centre, they have a large garden area where children are able to explore and are encouraged to take part in messy play. Located close to local bus routes as well as London Underground and National Rail stations South Bermondsey Nursery and Pre-School is an important community hub, providing much-needed support for local families.
Our new Room Leader must be able to confidently manage the day-to-day running of the room smoothly, whilst encouraging their team to motivate learning and positively managing the children’s well-being. South Bermondsey Nursery champions meaningful Observations and would expect the Room Leaders to support their team in producing effective reports.
Job Requirements
- Full and relevant child care qualification at level 3 or above.
- Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection
- experience working in an early year’s setting
- To be a confident leader, articulating your ideas and using planning and preparation to ensure their success.
- To distribute staff and resources effectively, maintaining ratios whilst supporting other rooms.
- To champion LEYF’s values and advocate our mission to save the world one child at a time.
- To 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 South Bermondsey Nursery and Pre-School
- 2x baby rooms, 2 x toddler rooms, 2 x preschool rooms.
- 96 Place nursery
- Opening Times: 8am – 6pm
- Large shared access to a secure, enclosed outdoor play area with access from each room.
- An incredible building with large rooms and lots of light and space.
Age Range: Birth-5 years
OFSTED Rating: Good
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.