Room Leader

Description:

Job description:
* The Team Leader is responsible to the Senior Nursery Nurse, Deputy Manager and Manager.
* Their duties will be that of a nursery nurse, who will have extra responsibilities, enabling their base room to run smoothly.
Duties will include:
Working in partnership with and supporting the Senior Nursery Nurse, Manager, and Deputy to ensure the daily running and administration of the nursery, adhering to the Policies and procedures of the Nursery, compliance with the Children Act, Health and Safety legislation, and within the guidelines of Ofsted and the Welfare Requirements. Ensuring confidentiality is maintained in the nursery.
Acting as a named coordinator relevant to their skills or training as designated by the
Nursery Manager.
Supervising Nursery Nurses, Assistants, and Students and carrying out supervisory meetings where appropriate under the guidance of the Senior Nursery Nurse, Manager, and Deputy Manager
Support your room staff and oversee the planning of activities in a designated area of the nursery in accordance with the EYFS and the children's individual needs.
Liaising with the Senior Nursery Nurse in organising relevant staff effective mentoring of
junior staff, effective delegation and communication, and promoting positive attitudes
regarding the Nursery.
Attending regular meetings with the Senior Nursery Nurse and participating in staff
meetings, these may be out of work hours.
Assisting with staff inductions and helping new staff fit into the nursery.
Providing a good role model for Nursery Nurses, Assistants, and Students.
Providing feedback to the Senior Nursery Nurse on issues relating to the nursery day.
Addressing staff and parent queries.
The Team Leader must always ensure that only designated staff administer medication, as recorded in the risk assessments and displayed in the Operational Plan.
Keeping and monitoring accident, incident, and risk assessment records.
Offering all children equal opportunities with regard to their religious persuasion, racial
origins, gender, disabilities, and cultural or linguistic background, in particular, challenge
situations where racism or discrimination is displayed.
Assisting the Senior Nursery Nurse, Manager, and Deputy Manager, participating in
arranging regular parents, evenings, publicity, open weekends and children's outings and ensuring effective marketing.
Any other duties appropriate to the post as directed by the Senior Nursery Nurse, Nursery.
Manager and Deputy Manager.
NB. This post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, Applicants must be
prepared to disclose any convictions/cautions they may have and any orders which have been made against them