Room Leader Here at Zero2Five are proud to be recruiting a Room Leader on behalf of a high: quality Nursery based near Dorchester. The successful candidate must be able to take responsibility for implementing the welfare, learning and development requirements for a group of children in a designated room within the nursery. Experience and Knowledge needed * Minimum Level 3 Early Years Qualification * Minimum 2 years experience of working with children * Confident in safeguarding knowledge * Strong focus on continuing professional development * SEN knowledge and experience is desirable * An enhanced disclosure confirming suitability to work with children Key Responsibilities * Take responsibility for the effective daily supervision of the designated room, in accordance with the requirements of Sunny Day Nurseries policies, the EYFS Statutory Framework and all other relevant legislation. * Implement policies and procedures to ensure the welfare requirements of the EYFS Statutory Framework are met. * Plan appropriate experiences for the children in line with the nurseries policy on care, learning and play, to meet the learning and development requirements of the EYFS Statutory Framework. * In conjunction with the manager and deputy manager, ensure that all required standards, ratios and conditions of registration are maintained at all times within the designated room. * Implement the nurseries key person system within the designated room. * Provide effective liaison with parents on a day:to:day basis regarding the welfare, learning and development of the children in the designated room. * Take responsibility for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and tidiness in the designated room, and throughout the nursery, at all times. * Assist the deputy/manager in ensuring all staff in the designated room receive appropriate mentoring, coaching, training and supervision in accordance with their individual development needs. * Undertake any other duties as agreed with the Nursery Manager/Deputy. * Participate in the nurseries performance management review process and access any necessary meetings, training or professional development. Benefits * Competitive Salary * Flexible working hours : individually negotiated * Paid break during day * 28 days plus half a day per year worked holiday per year, including Bank Holidays, rises each full year at April up to 30 days * Full induction training * A commitment to fully funded CPD : incl. Food Hygiene, First Aid, Health and Safety, Child Protection, Equal Opportunities, etc, : all provided free of charge for all staff * Full/Part Funded Qualifications by agreement with real opportunities for career progression * DBS checks paid by Sunny Days * Length of Service Rewards * Auto:enrolment Pension Scheme * Hot staff lunch provided when on duty * 50 childcare discount * Free Flu Jab * Uniform : polo, fleece and jacket : all provided free of charge for all staff * Sick Pay Scheme : eligible after one years service * Refer a New Recruit Scheme If this sounds like the type of vacancy you feel you have been looking for, then apply today or email your most up to date CV to