Nursery Team Leader

Job Summary by the careerbalance.co.uk Team:

68Job Description:Set in beautiful surroundings, this purpose-built nursery requires a Nursery Team Leader to join their friendly team. They are close to bus routes, a couple of miles from the train station and have free parking onsite. There is a local supermarket and a coffee house which are a short walk away, and local parkland where you can take a stroll during your lunch.

Working as a member of the Management Team, you will be responsible for the day-to-day running of their assigned rooms, supporting the team to ensure that the highest quality childcare is offered to all children.

In addition to a competitive salary package, including pension and occupational sick pay, you will receive a package of benefits including 50% staff discount on childcare places, bonus, high street discounts, excellent training and career development, with the opportunity to gain further qualifications and much more.

Responsibilities:

• The Nursery Team Leader will provide day-to-day leadership and management for the team and staff across the setting as required
• Act as a role model for the Early Years, ensuring that the EYFS is implemented and followed throughout the team to an exemplary standard
• Support Management with the implementation of the company’s performance management cycle, carrying out supervisions and appraisals accordingly
• Carry out show rounds for prospective parents and lead the team to present an appropriate image of the nursery during show rounds, including staff engagement with prospective parents
• Identify training needs and support with the training and development of the team
• Be the first point of contact for any staffing matters or requests
• Be involved in the recruitment of staff, including shortlisting and interviewing
• Take responsibility for team members’ induction and probation
• Support the Nursery Management Team with invoicing and payroll queries
• Take responsibility for the staffing rota

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Experience of leading a team in a nursery setting and dealing with all staff matters
• Full and relevant Early Years qualification, ideally a higher Early Years qualification
• Full understanding and working knowledge of the EYFS
• Full understanding of the Ofsted inspection framework
• Comprehensive understanding of health and safety requirements
• Understanding of safeguarding policies and implementation
• Valid DBS check
• Management qualification, or interest in attaining one

For full job details or if you are interested in this role and would like to find out more, please contact us today. We are a refreshing nursery agency that will strive to help your career blossom. We are Nursery People!Location: South East, Woking