Overview
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Nursery Practitioner- Room Leader to join our vibrant early childhood education team. In this vital role, you will create a nurturing, engaging, and safe environment where young children can explore, learn, and develop essential skills. As a Room Leader, you will lead a team of childcare professionals, ensuring high standards of care and education are consistently met. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact on children’s lives while fostering their growth through innovative activities and compassionate caregiving.
Duties
- Lead daily classroom activities, ensuring they are developmentally appropriate and stimulating for children of various ages, including infants, toddlers, and preschoolers
- Plan and implement educational programs that promote childhood development, social skills, and emotional well-being
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized environment that adheres to health and safety regulations
- Support children’s individual needs through tailored care plans, especially for those with special educational requirements or disabilities
- Foster positive behavior management strategies to encourage cooperation and respect among children
- Collaborate with parents and guardians to share progress updates, address concerns, and build strong relationships
- Supervise and mentor junior staff members to ensure consistent delivery of high-quality care and education
- Conduct regular risk assessments and emergency procedures training, including first aid certification compliance
Experience
- Proven experience working with children in a childcare setting such as daycare, preschool, or nannying roles
- Strong room management skills with the ability to lead a team effectively
- Knowledge of childhood development principles and early childhood education best practices, including EYFS 2025
- Experience caring for infants, toddlers, or children with special needs or disabilities is highly desirable
- Prior experience with behaviour management techniques in early childhood environments
- Certification in first aid is required; additional qualifications in special education or early childhood teaching are advantageous. We can organise First Aid training for you
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with children, parents, and colleagues to foster a collaborative atmosphere
Join us in creating joyful learning experiences where every child feels valued and supported! This paid position offers the chance to grow professionally while making a meaningful difference in young lives.
Must have a minimum NVQ Level in Childcare. Please note Health and Social Care qualifications are not recognised by Ofsted.
As part of our Safer Recruitment, we follow the NSPCC guidelines for Safer Recruitment.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £26,000.00-£28,080.00 per year
Benefits:
- Childcare
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Education:
- Certificate of Higher Education (preferred)
Work Location: In person
