Nursery Room Lead

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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