Room Leader – Up to £33,000

Lead a team in a newly opened nursery that combines modern design with a homely, nurturing atmosphere. As Room Leader, you will take ownership of your room, guiding practitioners while ensuring children thrive through engaging indoor and outdoor learning experiences.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you will balance high-quality care and education with team support, organisation, and strong partnership with parents.

Before You Apply

• A full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (minimum) is required.
• Recent experience working in a nursery setting is essential.
• Previous experience leading a room or supporting room management is highly desirable.
  
  

Key Job Details

• Salary: Up to £33,000 per annum
• Full-time, permanent contract
• Early Years nursery setting
• Brand new, purpose-built nursery with indoor and outdoor learning spaces

Why This Role Is Worth Considering

• Leadership opportunity with real autonomy in your room
• Pension scheme and employee benefits portal
• Discounted childcare
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Recognition programmes for staff contributions
• Opportunity to shape practice within a modern, well-resourced nursery

What You’ll Need

• Level 3 Early Years qualification (Level 5 or above desirable)
• Strong working knowledge of EYFS and child development
• Experience leading or mentoring practitioners
• Confidence in managing ratios, safeguarding, and wellbeing standards
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Ability to build positive parent partnerships

What You’ll Do

• Lead the day-to-day running of your room
• Plan and oversee age-appropriate learning activities in line with EYFS
• Monitor, support, and mentor room staff
• Track, assess, and review children’s development and progress
• Maintain accurate observations and learning records
• Ensure safeguarding, health, and safety standards are consistently met
• Build strong relationships with parents and carers
• Contribute to wider nursery planning, meetings, and continuous improvement

What Happens After You Apply

Applications will be reviewed against the essential criteria. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview.

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