Location: West Hampstead Salary: up to£28,500 per annum Job Title: Nursery Room Leader Benefits: * Up to 30 days paid holiday per year * Early finish on a Friday * Development programme access for all staff via ongoing and extensive training * Discounted childcare * Employee wellness programme * £1,000 joining bonus upon completion of probation period * Company events * Pension * Immediate interview and start date available for the successful candidate Company Overview: This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Room Leader or an ambitious level 3 qualified Childcare Practitioner to join our clients warm and friendly nursery, proudly located within the heart of a vibrant and affluent residential area. The nursery has undergone an impressive refurbishment and features a fantastic outdoor garden where the children can play and explore sensory experiences. Key Duties&Responsibilities for our Room Leader: * To be a confident room leader with the ability to lead and support the team and to implement good structure and routine * Work with colleagues to maintain a positive, happy and safe environment * Encourage each child to develop a love for learning by inspiring them to be more inquisitive and discover their own interests resulting in curious, independent lifelong learners * Plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities, tailored to each of your key children, to encourage their development towards key milestones * Carry out observations and maintain excellent developmental and achievement records * Build and maintain strong parent/carer relationships and work in partnership to have a positive impact on children’s development and learning experiences * Promote and ensure child welfare, protection, health and safety and safeguarding Essential Skills and Experience Required for our Room Leader: * A minimum level 3 Childcare/Early Years qualification is essential for this role * Previous experience of working in a childcare setting * Excellent communication skills with the ability to use a variety of techniques to build trust and strong working relationships with children, colleagues and parents/carers * A passion to make learning fun through engaging activities * Excellent knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and wider legislative