Are you ready to take the next step in your early years career?
We’re looking for a passionate and experienced Level 3 Room Leader to lead one of our nursery rooms and inspire both children and practitioners every day. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who loves early years education and is confident supporting a team while delivering outstanding care.
About the Role
As a Room Leader, you’ll take responsibility for the day-to-day running of your room, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where children can thrive. You’ll lead by example, support your team, and work closely with parents to give every child the best possible start.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Leading and supporting a team of practitioners within your room
- Planning and delivering engaging, age-appropriate activities in line with the EYFS
- Monitoring children’s progress and ensuring accurate observations and assessments
- Supporting children with SEND through inclusive practices and tailored support
- Creating a warm, safe, and inspiring learning environment
- Building strong relationships with parents and carers, sharing updates and addressing concerns
- Ensuring safeguarding, health & safety, and nursery policies are followed at all times
- Supporting staff development and acting as a role model within the nursery
What We’re Looking For
- A full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (or equivalent)
- Previous experience working in a nursery or early years setting
- Confidence in leading a room or mentoring other practitioners
- Strong knowledge of the EYFS, safeguarding, and child development
- Experience supporting children with SEND (desirable)
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Paediatric First Aid (preferred, or willingness to obtain)
Why Join Us?
You’ll be part of a supportive nursery team that values leadership, creativity, and professional growth. We offer opportunities for training, progression, and a positive working environment where your ideas and experience truly matter. If you’re ready to lead with care, confidence, and passion — we’d love to hear from you.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Childcare discount 60%
- Company pension
- Employee discounts at high street stores and gym memberships
- Referral programme to earn up to £1,500
- Paycare Medical Cover, Level 1
- Twice a year additional uniform payment of £30 each time
Work Location: In person
- Working with children : 1 year (required)
Pay: £14.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
Work Location: In person
