Room Leader

Responsible to: Headteacher

Purpose & Responsibilities

The Room Manager has a duty of care for all children placed in their care and overall management within the room. The Room Manager/Third in Charge is responsible for the overall management within the room in order to ensure the legal and curriculum requirements are met in line with Inspire Montessori Schools policies and procedures.

They are responsible for ensuring all staff prepare and supervise suitable activities to create and develop a stimulating environment in order to provide a high level of quality childcare whilst maintaining a professional and positive outcome for both children and staff. They are also responsible for communicating with the management regarding the activities and progress in the room and co-ordinating the relevant short and medium-term planning in line with the business needs in order to meet the curriculum requirements.

·Good communication skills are imperative, this involves listening, questioning, and understanding and responding to what is being communicated by children, young people and those caring for them.

·To work as part of a multi-a

·Agency team and will be expected to have a clear understanding of your role and the role of other professionals. You will share information with other professionals in a timely manner and work together for the safety and well-being of the child.

·The Room Manager/Third in Charge may also be required to step up to a Deputy Head role in the absence them due to holiday, training, holiday or sickness.

·To have a working knowledge of occupancy and need within the rooms. To develop marketing for the nursery as agreed by the management and Directors.

·To develop key positive relationships with all partners

·To develop recommendations and actions from internal and external audits

·Room Manager/Third in Charge will support the management team with the co-ordination and implementation of the relevant short and medium-term planning in line with the business needs in order to meet the curriculum requirements.

·A good knowledge of child development is essential to ensure that all the children’s individual needs are fully met

·They are responsible for communicating with the management regarding the activities and progress in the room.

·Ensure all staff complete the necessary tracking of the children in a timely manner

·To create a positive and engaging environment following Early Years & Montessori principles

·Excellent and sound hygiene practices

Person Specification (D = Desirable, E = Essential)

NNEB, BTEC, NVQ 3 MCI Diploma or equivalent childcare qualification

E

Paediatric First Aid

D

Food Hygiene Level 2

D

Working towards or in possession of a BA Honours Degree in Early Years

D

Experience in supervisory role (minimum 6 months)

D

Demonstrate the ability to listen and coach other staff members

E

Ability to work as part of a team

E

Promote diversity throughout the setting

E

Ability to work independently and confidently

E

Experience of demonstrating Montessori teaching

D

Ability to demonstrate a natural talent for music or creative arts

D

Good written communication, literacy and numeracy skills

E

Evidence of undertaking staff training and development

D

Knowledge of childcare legislative polices and their implementation

E

Good professional attitude. For example, dress, conduct, flexibility and mutual respect for others and a passion to work with children

E