Early Childhood Education Room Leader

Are you a dedicated Level 3 Early Years Practitioner with a strong understanding the pre-school age? Do you have a calm and understanding approach that helps children thrive and develop confidence? Are you a professional team player with a positive can-do attitude who is ready and able to lead in the baby room? TeacherActive is proud to be working with a welcoming private nursery in Maidstone that is looking to appoint a Level 3 Early Years Practitioner in a room leader capacity. The nursery is home to a long-standing, experienced team who work together to provide exceptional care and learning opportunities, while fostering a supportive, professional and family-oriented working environment. The nursery is looking to appoint a full-time Level 3 Early Years Practitioner on a long-term basis with the opportunity to go permanent for the right candidate. The successful Level 3 Early Years Practitioner will be based within the pre-school room, leading the team, supporting children as they prepare for their transition into primary education through engaging, play-based learning, while remaining calm, understanding and focused in a busy environment. This is a long-term role, with a view to becoming permanent. The successful Level 3 Early Years Practitioner will have: • A recognised Level 3 Early Years qualification • Extensive knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework • Experience working within a pre-school or Early Years setting • A calm, patient and understanding approach to supporting children's learning and development • A professional attitude with a positive can-do approach and the ability to work effectively as part of an established team • Paediatric First Aid, Food Hygiene or other relevant childcare qualifications would be advantageous but are not essential In return for the above you can expect to receive: • Professional development and career progression opportunities • Access to a comprehensive benefits and wellbeing hub • 28 days annual leave • Your birthday off • Discounted nursery places for your own children • Additional employee benefits and reward schemes Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash. If you are interested in this position, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity. Email: (url removed) About TeacherActive TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates. Equal Opportunities Statement TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services. Safeguarding and DBS Compliance Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.  Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.