Baby Room Leader

Job description

Baby Room Leader - An exciting opportunity for a baby room leader position has arisen at an ever-growing nursery in Tipton town centre. We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced individual to join our team!

Skills & knowledge required

• At least 3 years experience within childcare
• At least 1 year experience in baby room
• Professional and self-motivated
• Knowledge of the Early Years Framework
• Eagerness to learn and develop on the job
• Creativity and initiative

Job Description

• Lead and plan the baby room.
• Operate a key worker system.
• Be responsible for all the children in the room.
• Make sure the children are in a safe environment and that all their needs and requirements are met.
• Make sure all staff in room completes all development books, regularly.
• Work on a shift rota basis.
• Be punctual and smartly dressed according to the uniform policy.
• Be a good team player.
• Willing to learn and participate in training courses
• Participate in completing all tasks and cleaning in nursery.
• Work with assistants to care for children.
• Work alongside students/apprentices and assist them with any course work they need to complete.
• Meet other professionals to assist in children’s development.
• Understand and know about the policies of the nursery.
• Liaise with parents during nursery hours and assist them with any queries they may have about their child’s development.
• Attend and complete parents evening on a regular basis.
• Attend all staff meetings on a monthly basis.
• Overseeing the efficient upkeep of the building and maintenance / stock of equipment, furnishings and fittings and reporting them to the nursery manager.

Additional requirements

• You need a minimum of a level 3 or equivalent in childcare (certificate required)
• We require 2 professional references
• You will need to have a clear DBS check
• The right to work within the UK

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £11.44-£11.64 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person