We are looking for a passionate, experienced Room Leader to join our team here at Greyfriars Day Nursery.
Staff enjoy their work. Staff work together well as a team. Staff feel supported, and their well-being is considered with sensitivity by the management team.' Ofsted report 22/11/2022. Our values are love, joy, honesty, friendship, and forgiveness which encapsulate how we treat our fantastic staff.
Requirements;
- NVQ Level 3+ in Childcare
- Full time
- 40 hours per week
- Monday - Friday
- Room leader experience preferred
- Clear DBS
You will need:
To effectively organise the daily routine of the room, be nurturing and passionate about education and practice with a drive to make a real difference to the children/families in your care embracing our nursery vision ‘Growing Life in all its fullness’.
To work with your team to deliver fun and interesting planned activities for the children.
SENDCo certificate/experience would be beneficial but is not essential.
To lead your team by role modelling, provide regular feedback and coaching to ensure the highest standard of care.
You will have the freedom to be creative and bring new ideas and activities within the nursery ethos and vision. Our nursery rooms have environments that are natural and environmentally friendly at their core. We also have a large and enticing garden that our children enjoy regularly throughout their day.
Staff Benefits;
- Nursery Child Care and Holiday Club discount
- Free car parking
- Discount at The Atrium café, Greyfriars Church
- Refer a Friend Bonus Scheme
- Long service recognition
- Regular supervisions and an array of CPD/training opportunities e.g., use of online journals and training courses, ethos of 'Grow our own' staff.
- Subscription for the DBS update service
- Invite to employee led social events each year paid for by GML e.g., Social events, Christmas Party, Easter, and recognition incentives.
- Work within a fantastic, committed team with an open, positive 'can do' culture.
- Uniform Pension
- Work within a fantastic, committed team with an open, positive 'can do' culture.
- Pastoral confidential help and support e.g., personal, financial.
Welcome to Greyfriars Nursery
Greyfriars Nursery is an independent day nursery based in the heart of Reading town centre. We provide a caring and safe eco-friendly environment, excellent facilities and a large secure garden where children can explore and learn.
Greyfriars is a homely nursery situated in the Reading town centre close and convenient for all transport links, Oracle shopping centre, River Thames etc. We have a large and enticing garden for our children and also a secret garden for staff to enjoy on their breaks. Our staff are dedicated, professional and team who provide an excellent balance of care, development and learning for all our children. At the heart of our nursery is a Christian ethos with links to local churches and the community. We also have a sister nursery in South Africa. Our values are love, joy, honesty, friendship and forgiveness which encapsulates how we treat our valued and appreciated staff.
Staff benefits;
- Nursery Child Care and Holiday Club discount
- Free Car Parking
- Discount at The Atrium café, Greyfriars Church
- Refer a Friend Bonus Scheme
- Long service awards & recognition
- Regular supervisions and an array of training opportunities e.g. use of online journals and training courses, ethos of 'Grow our own' staff
- Subscription for the DBS update service
- Invite to employee led social events each year paid for by GML e.g. Social events, Christmas Party, Easter, and recognition incentives
- Work within a fantastic, committed team with an open, positive 'can do' culture
- Uniform
- Pension
- Confidential help and pastoral support e.g. personal, financial
- Hard ship fund available