Room leader

at  Bright Horizons Family Solutions

Salary Banding: £27,797.00 - £33,440.00 (dependent on qualification/s and experience)
Hours: Full time /40 Hours Mon- Fri
Location: 44 St Swithin Nursery

EXPERIENCE (ESSENTIAL):

• Post qualified experience of working within the Early Years sector
• Previous experience of working as a key person

EXPERIENCE (DESIRABLE):

• Team Leader experience
• Experience of working and supporting children and families with additional needs

KNOWLEDGE (ESSENTIAL):

• Sound understanding of Curriculum of Excellence /Pre Birth to Three
• Good knowledge and understanding ‘building the ambition ’and GIRFEC.
• Knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding and Child Protection Knowledge and understanding of wider legislative requirements for working with children

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES (ESSENTIAL):

• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to be flexible, adaptable and embrace new ways of doing things
• Child Protection

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES (DESIRABLE):

• Genuine desire and passion for ongoing learning and development
  Ability to identify issues prior to escalation

QUALIFICATIONS (ESSENTIAL):

• Full and relevant qualifications as listed on the SSSC for practitioner in day care of children services.
• Willingness to register with the SSSC/GTCS, or evidence of your current registration PVG
  We look forward to receiving your application!
  We look forward to receiving your application!
  If you experience any problems, please email europe.recruitment@brighthorizons.com and we will be happy to help

• Consistently deliver and plan rich learning opportunities and exceptional care that helps all children to develop and meets their individual needs
• Make accurate and effective assessments which reflect the needs, interests and stages of development of the child by effective delivery of the key person approach
• Ensuring an enabling environment is providing consistent stimulating and inspiring activities for the children in both the indoor and outdoor area as a continuous provision
• Lead, mentor and inspire a team to deliver exceptional care and education and provide feedback to create a consistent approach of early years practice to include but not limited to regular 1:1’s, Supervisions and appraisals
• Plan appropriately for children using the Curriculum of Excellence /Pre Birth to Three
• Good knowledge and understanding ‘building the ambition ’and GIRFEC.
• Safeguard and promote the health, safety and welfare of children in line with our child protection and keeping everyone safe policies and procedures
• Ensure internal policies and procedures are adhered whilst also meeting the external legislation and guidelines from our governing bodies
• Promote and follow guidelines implemented for managing behaviour including supporting children to manage their own feelings and behaviours
• Continually work in partnership with colleagues, parents and/or carers or other professionals to meet the individual needs of the children ensuring a diverse and inclusive approach is maintained at all times
• Promote the nursery to current parents and potential customers to support the retention and ongoing occupancy growth
• Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication at all levels
• Attend staff meetings and training sessions for continuous professional development
• Demonstrate the HEART principles in everyday working life
• Working as part of a larger team to ensure all essential day to day tasks are completed in line with the nursery demands ie. Hygiene standards and room preparation
• To provide support for your colleagues within the nursery and the broader business