Room Leader

Room Leader (Level 3 Qualified) – £29,500

This nursery offers a calm, light-filled setting where children move freely between indoor and outdoor spaces throughout the day. Practice focuses on providing a nurturing, challenging, and enjoyable learning environment that helps children grow in confidence at their own pace. As Room Leader, you will lead a team within the room, supporting high-quality practice and ensuring consistent routines and care.

• A Level 3 Early Years qualification is essential for this role.
• Recent experience working as a Room Leader or Senior Practitioner in a similar setting is required.
• Applicants must be confident leading a team, managing routines, and maintaining standards across the room.

• Salary: £29,500 per year
• Hours: 40 hours per week, full-time
• Contract: Permanent
• Ofsted rating: Good
• Setting: Calm, light-filled nursery with free-flow outdoor access

• A well-established nursery with clear routines and realistic expectations
• Free-flow access to outdoor spaces encouraging exploration and active play
• Skilled, supportive staff team focused on steady, high-quality practice
• Stable full-time hours within a Good Ofsted-rated environment
• Benefits including discounted childcare, pension scheme, Christmas closure, benefits portal and much more

• Level 3 qualification in Early Years (or equivalent)
• Recent experience as a Room Leader, Senior Practitioner, or similar role in an early years setting
• Sound understanding of the EYFS and safeguarding responsibilities
• Ability to manage daily routines and support staff consistently and calmly

• Lead the day-to-day running of your room, supporting staff and maintaining routines
• Plan and deliver engaging activities in line with the EYFS
• Observe, record, and support children’s development and next steps
• Maintain safeguarding, health, and safety standards throughout the room
• Support and mentor practitioners to ensure consistent, high-quality practice

Applications are reviewed promptly by the nursery team. Suitable candidates will be contacted directly with clear next steps. Communication is straightforward and respectful throughout.