Nursery Practitioner / Room Leader - Early Years Setting

Salary: Competitive monthly salary (dependent on experience)Start Date: 23rd March 2026Location: Upton (Wirral)Salary: £92 - £100 per dayContract: Full-time, Temp-to-Perm Opportunity

We are recruiting a dedicated and enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner / Room Leader to join a well-established early years setting in the Upton area from 23rd March 2026. This is a full-time position with strong potential to secure a permanent contract for the right candidate.

This role is ideal for an experienced early years professional who enjoys supporting young children's development while taking on additional responsibility within a nursery room environment.

The role

As a Nursery Practitioner / Room Leader, you will support the delivery of high-quality early years provision in line with the EYFS framework. You will help create a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment where children can explore, develop socially and emotionally, and build early learning foundations. As a Room Leader, you will also provide guidance to colleagues within your designated room and ensure high standards of care and educational provision are consistently maintained.

Responsibilities

• Delivering engaging, age-appropriate activities in line with the EYFS framework
• Supporting children's social, emotional and early academic development
• Monitoring progress and contributing to observations and assessments
• Maintaining a safe, organised and stimulating learning environment
• Supporting daily routines, care and safeguarding procedures
• Working collaboratively with colleagues and families
• Leading or supporting room-based planning and organisation (Room Leader level)

The ideal candidate

• Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Early Years / Childcare (or equivalent) - essential
• Experience working within a nursery or early years setting
• Strong understanding of the EYFS framework
• Warm, patient and nurturing approach
• Confident supporting children's development and wellbeing
• For Room Leader level: ability to support and guide other staff
• Good understanding of safeguarding procedures

What's on offer

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Full-time, stable position
• Supportive and welcoming nursery environment
• Opportunity to develop professionally within early years leadership

Safeguarding

All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and full safeguarding procedures.

How to apply

If you're an experienced Nursery Practitioner or Room Leader looking for a rewarding full-time role in Upton starting March 2026, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply with your updated CV and a member of the team will be in touch.

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