Room Leader at Hopscotch Day Nurseries Botley

Southampton, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Feb, 26

Salary

32219.2

Posted On

28 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Communication, Childcare, Teamwork, Safeguarding, Child Protection, Planning, Mentoring, Inclusivity, Parent Engagement, Risk Assessment, Hygiene Standards, Early Years Foundation Stage, Positive Approach, Professionalism

Industry

Education Administration Programs

Description

Pre-school and Under's 2 room Room Leader Are you a passionate childcare professional ready to lead, inspire and make a difference every day? Hopscotch Day Nursery is looking for a dedicated Room Leader to join our Pre-school team and support the highest standards of care and education for our children. About the Role As Room Leader, you will play a vital role in leading your room team, delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, and creating a nurturing, stimulating environment where every child can thrive. You will be responsible for planning and implementing developmentally appropriate learning opportunities, maintaining strong partnerships with parents, and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all children in your care. 2 roles available 1 in Pre-school and 1 in Under 2's Key Responsibilities Lead and manage your room team in delivering the EYFS curriculum Provide a high-quality learning environment with age-appropriate resources and experiences Foster positive relationships with parents and carers Promote inclusive practices and support children with special educational need Act as Key Person for children, ensuring their needs are met with care and consistency Take lead responsibility for safeguarding and child protection within your room Ensure daily risk assessments and hygiene standards are maintained Adhere to all health, safety, and safeguarding regulations and company procedures Supervise and mentor room staff and students Act as a role model, promoting high standards in practice, behaviour, and professionalism Lead regular team meetings and staff supervisions Work collaboratively with other Room Leaders to ensure consistency across the nursery Essential -Level 3 Qualification in Childcare and Education (or equivalent) -Strong leadership and communication skills -Genuine passion and affinity for working with children -Ability to work effectively in a team and on own initiative -Positive, caring, and energetic approach -Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures Desirable -Experience in a nursery, school, or childcare setting -Knowledge of OFSTED and EYFS requirements -Paediatric First Aid, Food Hygiene, or Level 4 Safeguarding Certificate -Experience as a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) or awareness of the DSL role If you're excited about making a real impact in early years education, we want to hear from you! Full-Time,40hrs 52 weeks a year Salary:£32,219.20 Regents Park staff receive an additional £0.30/hour location weighting (this is included in salary above; subject to terms)

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Responsibilities

As Room Leader, you will lead your room team in delivering the EYFS curriculum and create a nurturing environment for children. You will also be responsible for planning learning opportunities and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all children in your care.