by: Sarah88 - 18-02-07 14:41
I would love to be a supervisor or room leader, but its my first job out of college so in a few years I hope.
It does seem difficult I think because people are either too young with not enough experience or older and don't want to work full time.
Good luck with it!
by: Twiggy
hey. i was wondering what you ment be 'the right age'? im 20 and a deputy manager at a nursery and have been a room leader since i was 18. im very passionate about my job and just want to make my employers proud and happy with my work. i feel its not the age of someone just how good or passionate they are about hard work and childcare. i would like to think other employers are not put off by a workers age as to wether they could do the job. or is it experience, but isn't that what the manager is for? good luck in your search.
recruitment - 19-02-07 18:35by: scarlett
no where did i mention the "right age"
i mentioned when staff become a "certain age"
is this what you were refering to.
anyway i would not have an 18 year old as a supervisor of a room not because theya re 18 but because they do not have the years of maturity and experience it takes to supervise their rooms staff.and have the level of confidence to deal with situations
i would therefore be penalised by ofsted as not putting the right staff to supervise.
however as i didnt mention age,!!
i just want someone who is prepared to accept responsibility and have a good understanding of health and safety and child development
recruitment - 20-02-07 15:37by: mumsie
many of us who have been room leaders are leaving nursery work, too much responsiblity, with no time allowed to carry out planning, or other duties and too little pay. schools pay more with less stress, and childminding/nannying is a viable alternative! this profession needs to discover how to look after staff, to keep them!
recruitment - 20-02-07 18:42by: scarlett
thank you mumsie, i agree.
i value my staff and pay them all above min wage some quite a bit above (the supervisors)
the job entails a massive responsibilty and there are many pressures, you have to be on the ball and be alert at all times.
someone mentioned it is the job of the manager to provide experience, this is not true as they are in their office bogged down with paperwork. they cannot and should not be working in a room as they cannot manage the setting if they are.
however all this doesnt help me
benefits i offer
good rate of pay
flexible working
encouraged to particpate in the way the nursery is run
paid for staff meetings
paid for any training time
time out (at least one pm per week for each supervisor to do planning)
uniforms drinks a few more but im too tired to think
as i said there is a shortage
and the pressures from ofsted/government/local authorities/parents demand that i provide well educated, experienced, reliable child care experts
but as said previously where are they all.
i am considering ringing a few agencies, but then you have huge finder fees to pay.
ill keep you informed
