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Room Leader
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Preschool Room Leader – BIRD IN BUSH Despite the challenges of the coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis we are still recruiting for staff in our nurseries. We are only able to conduct telephone interviews at this point in time as we need to follow the Government’s guidelines on social distancing. London Early Years Foundation (LEYF) is keen to hear from you and the Recruitment Team will be reviewing all applications. We will then be offering telephone interviews to successful candidates. We can then advise you on the next stage in the recruitment process. Please keep applying. JOB DETAILS Job title: Room Leader Employment type: Permanent Location: Borough and County: Southwark Salary: hourly rate: £23,004.84- £23,712.00 per annum About us: The London Early Years Foundation (LEYF) are the UK’s largest childcare social enterprise . As a registered charity, we believe that our 37 nurseries across London have a duty to be a part of and support their local communities, to break down barriers by offering quality childcare to all local families. About the job: • Number of Rooms: • 1 Baby Room, 1 Toddler Room, 1 Preschool • Total capacity of Nursery: 55 place Nursery • Opening Times: 7.30AM -6.30PM Our Bird in Bush Nursery joined the LEYF family in May 2014. Located along Old Kent Road, in the heat of the local community in Peckham. The Old Kent Road will be under regeneration in the next few years to develop the Baker Loo line the station will be a stone’s throw from the nursery. our Bird in Bush nursery is easily accessible by local bus routes. The setting has an Over 2s garden comprises of a tool station, planting area, mud kitchen and enclosed climbing frame, tunnel, balancing beams. As a room leader, you must be creative in your teaching and enthusiastic in encouraging the team to reach their full potential. About you: Full and relevant child care qualification at level 3 or above. Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection To distribute staff and resources effectively, maintaining ratios whilst supporting other rooms. To champion LEYF’s values and advocate our mission to save the world one child at a time. To continually strive for best practice in yourself and inspiring others. Have a passion for making a difference in their communities. A child centred approach to teaching using creative and exciting methods to engage and stimulate What’s in it for you: We know it’s our people who make LEYF great. That’s why we value each staff member and offer: Pay and conditions above national average within the early years sector 50% off of childcare £750 refer a friend bonus Up to 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and an additional 3 days over the Christmas period Full access to LEYF Academy – minimum of 8 days per year training covering mandatory courses and additional professional development designed. 10% GLL Gym discount 7% employer contribution towards pension Guaranteed salary increase after probation Overtime pay Annual travel loan Free life assurance Access to our work life support services Flexible working Access to LEYF social events; New Year’s Awards ceremony, Annual Conference and Summer BBQ Apply today Our dedicated recruitment team will be in touch The London Early Years (LEYF) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and an enhanced DBS will be required.