Room Leader

Overview

This role is perfect for an experienced Early Years Practitioner or Room Leader who is confident leading a room day to day. You will be confident making routine decisions, organising staff and activities, and maintaining standards without close supervision.

Location:

Early Years Nursery setting
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Contract:

Permanent
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Hours:

40 hours per week, across 4 or 5 days
• Salary: £13.20 per hour

• 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

• 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
• This position is not suitable for candidates without leadership responsibility at room level

• 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