Asquith Nurseries

Pre-School Room Leader - Maidstone

Maidstone, Kent, South East

£16,000 to £16,500 per Annum

Asquith is the UK’s leading provider of premium childcare with a portfolio of 81 Nurseries. With our team of expert trainers we take pride in the continuous development we offer to our staff, ensuring they become leaders of the future within Asquith. This is a great chance to become part of a fun and dynamic team.

We are currently recruiting for a proven room leader to lead the practice and team in the Pre-School Room (3-5’s) at our Maidstone Day Nursery. Maidstone is an 90 place nursery setting, rated “Outstanding” by Ofsted.

Tell me more about the responsibilities of a Room Leader within Asquith?

• Act as Room Leader and to implement the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum.
• Lead planning for the EYFS curriculum and maintain accurate and effective children’s records.
• Mentor to Nursery Nurse’s within room.
• You will provide high standards of quality within the Nursery including the environment, resources and experiences offered to children.
• Ensure that children are kept safe and that staff understand and when necessary follow safeguarding procedures.
• Ensure that the nutritional needs of the children are met and the Food Safety Regulations are complied with.
• Work with area SENCOs, EYFS advisors, health professionals and local Sure Start programmes as appropriate.
• Undertake a shared responsibility for health, safety and cleanliness throughout the nursery.
• Promote and facilitate partnership with parents/carers and other family members.

What experience and qualifications must I have to apply?

• Minimum Level 3 qualification or equivalent
• A sound understanding of the EYFS
• A sound knowledge of child protection procedures
• Previous childcare experience
• Possess leadership qualities
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

Asquith Nurseries are committed to ensuring everyone in our organisation is responsible for Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful candidates will be required to undertake an enhanced CRB disclosure.

Due to a high volume of applications only successful applicants will be contacted

Position Type: Permanent (Full Time)
Contact: Hannah Leslie
Job Ref: RLMAID12
Job Posted: 10/02/2012
Job Start: Immediate
Application Close: On Going