Lullabies Day Nursery is looking for a Room Leader who will be a 3rd in Charge
Hours:
- 40 hours per week (5 days/8 hour shift between 7:30 and 6/Monday to Friday)
Lullabies Day Nursery provides care for a range of children from 3 months to 5 years. We have a caring homely environment with an abundance of outside play space. We pride ourselves on providing a caring, enabling environment where children feel safe, happy, and secure to learn and develop. Please visit our setting at www.lullabiesdaynursery.co.uk
- Minimum of Level 3 childcare qualification
- Minimum 1 years experience as a Room Leader
- Previous experience of working in a nursery environment
- Excellent knowledge of EYFS framework
- Fun, engaging, and enthusiastic
- Good communicator
Job Purpose:
To support the Nursery Manager and Deputy Manager in ensuring high-quality care and education for children in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). The Third in Charge will act as the senior member of staff in the absence of both the Manager and Deputy, supporting daily operations, safeguarding, and leadership responsibilities across the setting.
Key Responsibilities: Leadership & Management:
- Support the Manager and Deputy in overseeing the day-to-day running of the nursery.
- Act as the responsible person in charge when senior staff are absent.
- Lead and model high-quality practice in line with the EYFS and nursery ethos.
- Mentor and support staff, fostering a positive team culture and reflective practice.
- Participate in recruitment, inductions, and performance management processes where required.
- Support all members of staff to help maintain a good working environment
- Keyholder for the building
- Designated Safeguarding Lead
Childcare & Curriculum:
- Ensure the safeguarding and welfare of all children in the setting.
- Lead planning and delivery of a stimulating and inclusive curriculum in line with EYFS.
- Monitor and support children’s learning, development, and wellbeing.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, including learning journeys, observations, and assessments.
Health & Safety:
- Ensure that health and safety policies and procedures are adhered to at all times.
- Conduct risk assessments and contribute to maintaining a safe environment.
- Administer first aid and medication as required and in line with policies.
Communication & Partnerships:
- Develop strong relationships with children, parents, carers, and professionals.
- Support effective communication between staff, families, and management.
- Participate in parent meetings, key person responsibilities, and transitional planning.
Administrative Duties:
- Assist with planning rotas, staff deployment, and maintaining staff ratios.
- Contribute to audits, inspections (including Ofsted), and action planning.
- Support with stock control, ordering, and nursery resources.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £31,500.00-£32,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Childcare
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Hounslow TW5 9RY: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Room Leader: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Level 3 Childcare Qualification (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
