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Room Leader

Willingcare


Job Location:

Guildford - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 12 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 9 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

Please note that a Level 3 Early Years is required for this role

Nursery Room Leader Up to 29500 40 Hours per Week

Our client a well-established and inclusive early years service is looking for a confident and compassionate Nursery Room Leader to join their friendly and supportive team. Set in a beautifully equipped welcoming nursery this full-time position offers a fantastic opportunity to lead with purpose in a space where every child is celebrated and encouraged to thrive.

Offering a competitive salary and a consistent 40-hour work week this role is ideal for a passionate early years professional ready to step into a leadership role or further develop their expertise.

As a Nursery Room Leader you will be responsible for managing the day-to-day running of one of the nursery rooms ensuring a high standard of care and education for the children in your care. Youll inspire and guide a small team creating a warm inclusive atmosphere where curiosity development and wellbeing are at the heart of everything you do.

What Were Looking For

  • Level 3 or higher qualification in Early Years (or equivalent).
  • Experience working in a nursery or early years setting ideally with some supervisory or leadership responsibility.
  • Strong knowledge of child development and the EYFS framework.
  • Excellent communication leadership and teamwork skills.
  • A genuine passion for early years care and education.
  • Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain).
  • Paediatric First Aid qualification (or willingness to complete training).

Why Join This Nursery

Our client offers a warm values-led working culture and a generous benefits package including:

  • Medical plan and wellbeing support
  • Discounted childcare places
  • Long service rewards
  • Employee benefits portal with access to high street and online discounts
  • Training and career progression opportunities
  • Team events and regular staff celebrations

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead a team in creating a safe nurturing and stimulating learning environment.
  • Plan deliver and reflect on age-appropriate activities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
  • Promote positive relationships with children and their families offering regular updates and building trust.
  • Support the individual needs of each child helping them reach their full potential through responsive care and tailored learning.
  • Model best practice and provide day-to-day support guidance and supervision to team members.
  • Ensure that safeguarding health & safety and hygiene procedures are followed at all times.
  • Foster an inclusive culture where every child and colleague is respected and valued.

Reference: WILL240681/JJ-RM

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