Room Leader at Horspath Nursery - Level 5 Early Years Apprenticeship

Horspath Pre-School Nursery is nestled in the grounds of Horspath Primary School and has its own separate, well-equipped outside play area and nature reserve, offering children between the ages of 2 and 5 years an enjoyable and well-rounded environment for play and learning.   At Horspath Nursery, they feel that children's early years are the most important of their lives and they strive to provide high-quality childcare and education for all children's individual needs.  

Main duties:

• To create a welcoming and family-friendly environment where children are at ease and able to develop a sense of ownership of their surroundings


• To ensure that the nursery is a safe environment for children, staff and others, that equipment is safe, standards of hygiene are high, and safety procedures are implemented at all times


• To maintain an environment which fosters positive interactions between children of varied ages attending the nursery


• To contribute to the planning in accordance with the EYFS and the provision of a stimulating range of age-appropriate activities, and ensuring the nursery is well-resourced and creatively set up


• To lead observations and the assessment of children’s learning and development, ensuring records are kept up-to-date, are of a high standard and are shared effectively – includes Individual Education Plans for children with Special Educational Needs. To keep the Early Years Tracking Tool up to date and to analyse the data alongside the Manager


• To work in partnership with all parents/carers, building and maintaining relationships that encourage trust, open communication and involvement in nursery life


• To work flexibly as part of the larger team, assisting and supporting colleagues wherever required, in order to ensure the smooth running of the nursery


• To ensure that staff are appropriately supported to carry out their role confidently and effectively


• To clearly define and uphold the vision and values of the nursery, ensuring that these are fully understood and embodied by all staff members


• To be aware of the nursery policies and procedures and ensure these are adhered to at all times, including safeguarding and whistle-blowing


• To maintain awareness of your own personal development and training needs and to keep up-to-date with current legislation and practice


• As a qualified First Aider, to administer first aid and medication as required and ensure that appropriate records are completed.


• To attend reasonable out-of-working-hours activities, including training, staff meetings, committee meetings and special events

You will also be required to be involved in the breakfast/afterschool club and the playscheme during the holidays. There is also the opportunity to do forest school lead training.