Come and join us!
We are looking for a fun, nurturing and committed person to join our team as one of our fabulous Room Leaders for our Kidzcare Norwood House Nursery.
Our nursery caters for 66 children a day (3 months-5 years) and is based in the Marchmont area of Edinburgh. We are open from 8 am - 6 pm Monday to Friday. This role would be full-time time which is 4 working days between Monday and Friday.
The position would work in partnership with the staff team in the room to coordinate planning, day-to-day organisation, and operation of the nursery room. The role is to assist in providing high quality play opportunities and care for children in an inclusive environment and accordance with the ethos of Kidzcare. You will be closely supported by centre management in this role.
Main Duties Include: -

• Have professional knowledge of young children and be aware and act upon the individual children's needs within the nursery. Impart this knowledge onto the team by demonstrating and sharing good practice.
• Develop a stable, friendly, and trusting relationship with the children. Ensure the staff team mirror this relationship.
• Have a good working knowledge of the child-centered approach, and the relevant curriculum for your age group and impart this knowledge to the team.
• Plan and provide a variety of stimulating play and development opportunities and activities which will aid the social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development of the children in line with the relevant curriculum. This should incorporate children's next steps
• Work in partnership with parents and external agencies.
• Communicate with the whole staff team and ensure Rowans is a positive and happy place to be for staff, parents and children.
• Compliance with Care Inspectorate regulations and SSSC codes of practice.

Company Benefits;

• Nursery uniform provided; Tunic, Polo Shirts, T-shirts and Fleeces.
• Staff are encouraged to join our children in sharing delicious homecooked lunches, breakfast and snack.
• Health Assured: Employee Assist Programme
• Childcare Discount* (Terms and Conditions Apply)
• Paid Company Social Events and teambuilding – Christmas, Summer BBQ.
• Performance based reward scheme
• Paid internal and external training opportunities – company training academy
• Support with funding for qualifications and further learning opportunities
• Regular incentives, early finish voucher opportunities and employee of the month rewards.

Please visit our website for more details: www.kidzcare.org
The successful applicant will be subject to PVG check and must also be willing to register with the SSSC and meet registration conditions.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £13.25 per hour
Expected hours: 38 per week
Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Childcare: 2 years (preferred)
• Nursery: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• SVQ3 - (Children and Young People) SCQF level 7 (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person