Room Leader Assistant

*Recruiting at our OFSTED OUTSTANDING NURSERY - Bright Little Stars Watford*We are seeking experienced Assistant Room Leader in our stunning Pre-School Classroom. At BLS, we have a unique approach to the early years curriculum.Our specially designed bright learning rooms with modern facilities, outdoor spaces and unique learning programme makes us a wonderful environment for both our staff and little ones. We believe in providing every child with plentiful learning opportunities and we work in partnership with parents and carers to ensure every child is happy.We pride ourselves on providing plentiful opportunities for our staff to develop not just a job, but a satisfying career, enhancing skills and qualifications.*About the role:**Full Time- 40 hours per week - *Flexible shifts between 8:00-18:00 Monday-Friday. 50 weeks per year (Not term time)*You must have solid experience. You will assist the Room Leader in leading and nurturing a friendly team, as well as role modelling high quality childcare.**To be considered for this role you must have:** Relevant early years qualifications in accordance with the current OFSTED guidelines, a minimum of Level 3 equivalent* Ideally you must live within a 40-minute commutable distance* Experience of Leading a team in an early years’ environment and managing a key group of children* Excellent verbal and written communication skills* Ability to work as part of a team and confident at leading* Empathetic, caring, and friendly* Excellent planning and organisation skills*Bright Little Stars Benefits** Excellent rates of *pay* with annual review PLUS eligibility for the BLS *bonus* scheme.* Up to 35 days *annual leave* – 20 days holiday, PLUS up to 3 days paid for Christmas closure (from 2022), 8 bank holidays, 1 pro-rota birthday day and 1 bonus day. Annual leave increases with years of service.* Option to carry over 5 annual leave days, at the end of each year.* Up to 5 days *Sick Pay* (Depending on length of service) starting from year 1.* Up to 5 days Compassionate Leave for bereavement of the death of an immediate family member* Support for higher level qualification through the BLS Staff development Programme with paid study days.* Internal *promotion* opportunities.* Senior career Enhancement through the BLS Management Training Programme.* *Inset days* – 2 training days plus 1 planning day. Additional internal and external training sessions throughout the year.* Free wholesome, hot *lunches *available in the staff room.* Free uniform is provided and Welcome Gift Bag!* Complimentary team building activities and annual group Christmas ball.* Employee of the Month prize.* Generous 5 & 10 year - Long service reward scheme.* Workplace pension with employer contribution of up to 3%.* Increasing staff childcare *discount* and salary sacrifice for parental staffBLS2Job Types: Full-time, PermanentPay: Up to £28,140.00 per yearBenefits:* Childcare* Company events* Company pension* Discounted or free food* Health & wellbeing programme* Sick paySchedule:* Monday to FridayExperience:* Leadership: 1 year (preferred)* Childcare: 1 year (required)Licence/Certification:* Level 3 in Early Years (required)Work Location: In person