Nursery Room Leader (Level 3+)
Full Time | 40 hours (5 x 8-hour days | 32 hours over 4 days is negotiable)
No paperwork at home | Room capacity caps | Real work-life balance
Join an Ofsted Outstanding rated nursery (April 2024) where children and staff are given the time, space and support to thrive.
What we offer:
- No take-home paperwork
- Well-staffed rooms with capped group sizes
- Protected time within working hours for admin and reflection
- Calm, hygge-inspired environments
- Beautiful spaces that support curiosity, connection and wellbeing
- In-the-moment planning focused on meaningful learning experiences
- Realistic provision mapping with a child-centred focus
- Strong focus on emotional safety, wellbeing and supportive practice
- Leadership present in rooms, working alongside teams daily
- Paid meetings and training
- Supportive, reflective team culture
- Freedom to bring your strengths into practice
About us:
We are a warm, thoughtfully run nursery with a curiosity-led approach, focused on meaningful relationships, emotional wellbeing and high-quality early years practice. Our balanced environments and supportive leadership create a calm atmosphere where children feel secure and practitioners can thrive in their work.
The role:
- Lead your room day-to-day, creating a calm and purposeful environment
- Support and guide colleagues through positive role modelling
- Build strong relationships with children, families and professionals
- Use your knowledge of child development to support meaningful learning experiences
- Maintain strong knowledge of safeguarding, EYFS and statutory requirements
- Work closely with leadership to maintain high standards of care, education and reflective practice
About you:
- Level 3 Early Years qualification
- 2+ years post-qualification experience
- Strong knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding requirements
- Up to date with statutory guidance and Ofsted expectations
- Confident, warm and reliable room leader
- Passionate about high-quality early years practice and emotional wellbeing
Benefits:
- Employee wellbeing programme
- Two-week Christmas closure
- Paid meetings and training
- Supportive mentoring from leadership
- Opportunities to contribute to practice and development
If you’re looking for a nursery that values thoughtful practice, emotional wellbeing and beautiful learning environments, we’d love to hear from you.
DBS and reference checks required
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £13.60 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
Application question(s):
- Do you possess two years post early years qualification experience?
- Do you have the appropriate qualification for your application to proceed?
Work Location: In person
