Nursery Team Leader

KiddyKare are looking for a Team Leader for a lovely setting in Ascot.

The nursery has access to a large outdoor space alongside access to the local area, which includes many large green spaces for the children explore.

Role purpose:

The Team Leader is responsible for the day-to-day running of the rooms comprising their team and as a member of the Nursery Management Team, supporting the management team in leading the setting ensuring they are always providing the highest standards possible.

Benefits:

• A competitive salary package, including pension and occupational sick pay
• Inspiring training and career development with a growing company
• Opportunity to gain further qualifications
• Paid time off for dependents
• Monthly staff recognition scheme
• Annual Christmas party

Duties:

• To ensure the nurseries mission statement is always upheld.
• Act as a role model for the Early Years, ensuring that the EYFS is implemented and followed throughout the team to an exemplary standard.
• To step up and support within the management team with day-to-day duties when required.
• Engage with the Nursery Management Team to understand and comply with registration and legislative requirements, including any requirements outlined by Ofsted.
• To fulfil the role of a key person to an exemplary standard, providing a positive role model for team members.
• Carry out audits within the team.
• Be involved in the recruitment of staff, including but not limited to, shortlisting, interviewing and observing safer recruitment practices.
• Support the Nursery Management Team with employment relations issues such as probation reviews, flexible working, grievances, attendance management and disciplinary issues
• Assist in the effective use of social media and other marketing activities as required.

Person Specification:

Full and relevant Early Years qualification

Full understanding and working knowledge of the EYFS

Full understanding of the Ofsted inspection framework

Experience of leading a team and dealing with staff issues

Comprehensive understanding of health and safety requirements

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