Downside Pre-School CIO currently has vacancies

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, experienced and dedicated Room Leader to join our friendly and busy preschool.

Working as part of our leadership team, you will support the Preschool Manager and Deputy Manager in providing safe, high quality care and education for our children. You will lead and support practitioners within the setting, act as a Key Person and help ensure the smooth day to day running of the preschool.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Early Years practitioner who is ready to take the next step in their career. The successful candidate will be confident working alongside the Deputy Manager where appropriate, taking responsibility for the preschool in the Manager’s absence.

We are looking for someone who holds a minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification and has experience working within an Early Years setting. Experience in SENCO and/or safeguarding is desirable, although training and support will be provided for the right candidate.

Permanent position. Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience.

We offer:

Free uniform
Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
Staff pension
A supportive and friendly team
Opportunities to develop leadership skills and progress within the setting

Committed to supporting children and families.
Dedicated to helping every child reach their full potential.
Passionate about providing high quality early years education.
An inclusive practitioner who values every child as an individual.
A positive role model who can lead and support a team.
Organised, reliable and able to use their initiative.
Caring, enthusiastic and approachable.
Passionate about play and learning through play.
Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Flexible and reliable, with a willingness to work days with earlier starts to support the needs of the preschool.

The successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.

Visits to the preschool are warmly welcomed and encouraged.

To apply, please download the Job Description and Person Specification and complete the application form using the button below.