Nursery Room Lead

Position: Nursery Room Lead (Permanent)
Nursery Room Lead

Chartham, Kent
40 hours per week | All year round | Start ASAP

Academics in Canterbury are looking for a Level 3 qualified Nursery Room Lead to join a nurturing, child-centred kindergarten in Chartham, Kent, they looking for an energetic and inspiring Room Leader to join their team as soon as possible.

This role is ideal for someone who believes in gentle parenting approaches, respects children as capable individuals, and enjoys thinking differently about early years education.

About the role

As a Nursery Room Lead you will:

Lead the day-to-day running of your room, creating a calm, engaging, and inclusive environment

Plan and deliver meaningful, child-led activities in line with the EYFS

Support children's emotional wellbeing using gentle, respectful behaviour approaches

Mentor and support practitioners within the room, modelling best practice

Build strong, trusting relationships with children, families, and colleagues

Complete observations, assessments, and planning to a high standard

Ensure safeguarding, health, and safety procedures are always followed

About you

We are looking for a Nursery Room Lead who:

Holds a Level 3 Early Years qualification (essential)
Is available to start ASAP
Brings energy, warmth, and creativity to their practice
Has a strong understanding of gentle parenting / respectful care
Is an alternative thinker - reflective, open-minded, and not afraid to move away from traditional methods
Has leadership experience, or is ready to step up into a Room Leader role
Communicates confidently with both adults and children

What we offer

40 hours per week, all year round
A supportive, values-led setting
A welcoming, passionate team
The opportunity to truly shape practice within your room
Ongoing professional development
Competitive pay, dependent on experience

If you are a Nursery Room Lead and believe early years education should be kind, respectful, and joyful, we would love to hear from you.

📩 Apply now to join a kindergarten where children - and staff - are genuinely valued