Room Leader

The Room Leader is responsible to the Manager and Deputy Manager

Their duties will be that of a Key Worker with extra responsibilities.

One of which is . Responsibilities for this position includes being a role model to the staff you are working with, taking the lead in decision making regarding the planning, room management and delegating and time management within your room.

Making sure that new staff within your room are aware of the routine, any health care plans or children with allergies or specific needs.

Extra responsibilities will include:

Adhering to the Policies & Procedures of Peter Pan Pre-School and Nursery, ensuring compliance with the Children Act, Health and Safety legislation, all within the requirements and guidelines laid down by Ofsted/CSIW and the National Standards. Ensuring confidentiality is maintained in the setting.

Being responsible for a staff team in a designated area of the setting.

Supporting the Manager in respect of supervising staff and students, conducting regular staff appraisals, recognising training needs, monitoring training and developing teamwork.

Organising staff in area of responsibility including staff rotas, effective mentoring of junior staff, effective delegation of duties and communication and promoting positive attitudes regarding Peter Pan Pre-School and Nursery.

Performing staff inductions and helping new staff to fit into the setting.

Providing regular feedback to the Manager on issues relating to area of responsibility.

Addressing staff and parent queries.

Planning and preparing activities to develop all aspects of the child's individual development in a stimulating atmosphere. This planning is to be in line with Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

Ensuring that the preparation, care, cleanliness and maintenance of the setting playrooms, kitchen and equipment are carried out according to the Policies & Procedures and risk assessments.

Working with the Manager/Deputy to maintain administrative records as directed by the Committee.

The Room leader must at all times ensure that only designated staff administer medication as recorded in the risk assessments

Assisting the Manager/Deputy and participating in arranging regular parents' evenings, publicity, open weekends and children's outings and ensuring effective marketing.

Any other duties appropriate to the post as directed by the Manager and Committee.

For Key Worker responsibilities please see Key Worker job description