SS1 Room Leader

Responsible to: Room Leader

What is the purpose of the job?

• Work in partnership with Room leader, Deputy and
• To follow CMDN Policies and Procedures in compliance with the Children’s Act, Safeguarding, Health and Safety legislation and Equalities Act (2010).
• Support Montessori practice throughout the day.
• Follow the EYFS framework.
• Maintaining confidentiality at all times.

What do you have to achieve?

• High standards of care and education.
• Compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Staff who feel supported in their roles.

Key tasks

• Provide a positive practice role model to all staff to make sure that Crossharbour routines and procedures are in place.
• Support room leader with implementation of the above.
• Support room leader to make sure that the room is up to date with observations, planning and assessments, story books and communication books.
• Ensure that practice and provision meets the requirements of the EYFS.
• Share with room Leader (or Deputy/Manager) on a daily basis any concerns, updates or information.
• Maintain effective methods of communication with children, staff, parents and carers.
• Attend meetings as and when required.
• Maintain open and positive working relationships with staff.
• Working alongside the room leader to oversee :
  • Medication – administering and paperwork
  • Daily paperwork is complete : Risk Assessments, Checks, Accident/Incident forms, signing in sheets, food/sleep/nappy charts, room checklist
• Making sure that the room is set up to include continuous provision as well as planned activities.

Any other duties appropriate to the post as directed by the Room Leader/Deputy and Manager.