Room Leader

Job Description

Nursery Room Leader (Level 3) 13.20 per hour Permanent

This nursery is the newest addition to our clients growing group and has been thoughtfully designed to provide a welcoming home-from-home environment where children can develop new skills with confidence. Children enjoy access to a beautiful outdoor woodland area alongside fun age-specific rooms - ensuring theres never a dull moment.

This role is ideal for an experienced Early Years Practitioner or Room Leader who is confident managing a room on a day-to-day basis. You will be comfortable making routine decisions organising staff and activities and maintaining high standards with minimal supervision.

Before You Apply

• This role requires recent experience working as a Room Leader or senior practitioner within an early years setting.
• A full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (or above) is essential.
• This position is not suitable for candidates without leadership responsibility at room level.

Key Job Details

• 13.20 per hour
• 40 hours per week worked across 4 or 5 days
• Permanent contract
• Early Years Nursery setting

Why This Role Is Worth Considering

• Purpose-designed indoor and outdoor spaces within a converted house
• Discounted childcare
• Pension scheme
• Ongoing CPD support and funded training
• Long service awards and organised team events

What Youll Need

• Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification or higher
• Recent experience as a Room Leader or senior practitioner
• Strong understanding of EYFS and safeguarding requirements
• Confidence managing routines staff deployment and room planning

What Youll Do

• Lead the day-to-day running of your designated nursery room
• Plan and oversee age-appropriate activities in line with EYFS
• Maintain safeguarding welfare and ratio requirements
• Guide and support practitioners within the room
• Communicate effectively with parents and senior staff
• Monitor observations learning journals and room standards

What Happens After You Apply

Applications are reviewed by the nursery management team. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an on-site visit and interview. Feedback is provided following the interview stage.

Reference: WILL206386/EB