Preschool Room Leader / Early Years Teacher
Location: Nature's Little Learners, Starbeck, Harrogate, HG27LJ
Pay: £14.50 - £16.50 per hour (dependent on qualifications and experience)
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Working Pattern: 4-day working week available
Hours:
- 7:30am – 5:30pm
- 8:00am – 6:00pm
Join Our Nursery Leadership Team
Are you an experienced Level 3 Early Years Practitioner, Room Leader, or Qualified Teacher looking to take the next step in your career?
Nature's Little Learners is seeking an inspiring and passionate Preschool Room Leader to lead our busy preschool room of up to 30 children aged 3–5 years. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced early years professional who is passionate about children's learning, development, and school readiness.
We are particularly interested in candidates who hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS), or a relevant teaching qualification, although applications from exceptional Level 3 practitioners with leadership experience are warmly welcomed.
About Nature's Little Learners
Nature's Little Learners is a child-centred, nurturing nursery where children are encouraged to explore, wonder, and develop confidence through play and meaningful experiences.
We believe happy, supported staff create the best outcomes for children, so we focus on teamwork, wellbeing, and professional development.
What We Offer
- 4-day working week option to support work-life balance
- Paid lunch breaks
- Free freshly prepared lunch every day
- Your birthday off work
- Free on-site parking
- Travel allowance for journeys over 10 miles
- Childcare discount
- Company pension
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Leadership development opportunities
- Supportive and friendly management team
- Excellent transport links
The Role
As our Preschool Room Leader, you will lead a team delivering outstanding care and education for children aged 3–5 years in line with the EYFS framework.
You will:
- Lead the daily operation of the preschool room
- Support, mentor and inspire a team of Early Years Practitioners
- Create a warm, nurturing and stimulating learning environment
- Plan and deliver engaging play-based learning experiences that support school readiness
- Promote children's communication and language, physical development, personal, social and emotional development, literacy and mathematics
- Monitor children's progress and support high-quality observations and assessments
- Act as a key person and build strong partnerships with families
- Use the Famly app to record learning and communicate with parents
- Ensure high standards of safeguarding, care and education
- Support continuous improvement and maintain excellent practice throughout the room
Safeguarding & Professional Practice
Nature's Little Learners is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
All staff are expected to follow safeguarding procedures and help maintain a safe, inclusive and inspiring learning environment.
This role is subject to:
- Enhanced DBS check
- Satisfactory references
- Qualification and identity checks
- Online search as part of safer recruitment
RequirementsEssential
- Minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification recognised by the DfE
- Previous experience working within an early years setting
- Experience leading, mentoring or supervising staff
- Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework
- Understanding of child development and school readiness
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- A warm, patient and nurturing approach
Desirable
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS)
- Previous Preschool Room Leader experience
- Paediatric First Aid qualification
- Experience using Famly or a similar learning journal system
Why Join Nature's Little Learners?
At Nature's Little Learners you're not just filling a role — you're joining a nursery where your wellbeing, ideas and professional growth are valued.
Together we create a calm, nurturing environment where children – and staff – can thrive.
Licence/Certification
- Level 3 Early Years Qualification (required)
- QTS or EYTS (preferred)
Ability to Commute/Relocate
Harrogate HG2 7LJ: reliably commute (required)
Work Location
In person
Pay: £15.00-£16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Childcare
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee mentoring programme
- Free or subsidised travel
Work Location: In person
