Room Leader / Early Years Practitioner

Location: Beck Row, Suffolk

Salary: £13.74 per hour

Vacancy Type: Permanent

Hours: 6.45am – 4.00pm Monday – Friday (A 4-day working week could be considered should that be your preference)

Our clients is more than just a childcare setting, they’re a family. As an independent family run business, they believe childhood should be full of muddy wellies, big smiles and endless opportunities to explore. Their days are filled with play, laughter, and learning, and they’re looking for a caring, creative and enthusiastic Room Leader to join the team and help them give every child the best start in life.

The Role

To work as the Room Leader and Early Years Practitioner in the 3-year classroom, working alongside 4 other members of the team. 

Key Responsibilities:

As a Room Leader, you’ll create a warm, stimulating environment where children feel safe, happy and inspired. You’ll also:

• Lead and support your room team to provide high-quality care and playful learning experiences
• Plan and deliver creative activities, from messy play and outdoor adventures to cosy story times
• Be a role model for your team, offering guidance, encouragement, and new ideas
• Build strong relationships with families, sharing the joy of their child’s daily achievements
• Keep the room safe, welcoming, and bursting with opportunities to explore
• Celebrate children’s progress through observations and learning journeys
• Work closely with the management team to ensure the very best for every child

Skills and Qualifications

• Must have a relevant level 3 or above specific childcare (early years) qualification
• Previous nursery experience, with some leadership or senior role responsibilities
• Good knowledge of the EYFS, Ofsted requirements and safeguarding procedures
• Great leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• A genuine passion for working with young children and helping them to reach their full potential
• Someone warm, approachable, and ready to bring positivity to the team
• Must have bundles of enthusiasm, a good sense of fun and a love of the great outdoors – come rain or shine!

Benefits

• A supportive and friendly team environment
• Free uniform
• Paid lunch break
• Nest pension scheme
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• 28 days holiday per year + incentive days (or 22 days if you choose to work 4 days a week)
• Swimming pool available for staff use throughout the week

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable company, please do not hesitate to apply.

Contact information

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