Nursery Room Leader – Level 3 – £32,200

The setting is light, spacious, and equipped with a secure garden. As Nursery Room Leader, you will manage one room, plan and deliver daily activities, support your team, and ensure each child receives consistent, high-quality care. The role involves a mix of hands-on childcare and leadership responsibilities across the room.

Before You Apply

  
• This role requires a full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification.
  
• You must have previous experience leading a room or as a senior practitioner.
  
• Candidates without leadership or room management experience are not suitable.

Key Job Details

  
• Salary: £32,000 per year
  
• 40 hours per week, full-time, permanent contract
  
• Rated Good by Ofsted
  
• Private day nursery with light, spacious rooms and secure garden
  
• Responsible for leading a room and managing staff within it

Why This Role Is Worth Considering

  
• Lead a highly qualified, long-standing team
  
• Daily involvement in hands-on childcare and room leadership
  
• Sector-leading training and development opportunities
  
• Long service awards and competitive pension scheme
  
• Enhanced parental leave and day off for birthday
  
• Christmas closure, competitive annual leave, and refreshments provided
  
• Heavily discounted childcare for employees

What You’ll Need

  
• Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification
  
• Experience leading a nursery room or senior practitioner role
  
• Strong working knowledge of the EYFS framework
  
• Confidence managing a team and operating independently at room level
  
• Clear understanding of safeguarding and compliance requirements

What You’ll Do

  
• Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of your room
  
• Plan and deliver EYFS-based activities for children in your care
  
• Oversee staff practice, mentor team members, and support professional development
  
• Monitor observations, assessments, and learning records
  
• Ensure safeguarding, health, and safety standards are maintained consistently
  
• Build strong relationships with parents and carers

What Happens After You Apply

Applications for the Nursery Room Leader role will be reviewed against the essential criteria.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview and nursery visit.

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