Nursery Room Leader — Godalming | Up to £34,500 + 95% childcare discount
Salary: Up to £34,500 per year, depending on experience
Job type: Full-time, permanent
About the role
A well-established nursery group is looking for a warm and capable Room Leader for one of its Surrey settings.
The nursery has recently been refurbished throughout - bright, modern, purpose-built rooms across the age ranges, with children from three months to five years. Outdoors is the real draw: an allotment where the children grow fruit and vegetables for the on-site cook to use, age-zoned play areas, story nooks, and plenty of space to run, cycle and explore. Good transport links and parking on site.
You'd be joining early, with a real chance to shape a room and a team from the ground up.
What you'll be doing
- Leading and supporting your room team to deliver warm, high-quality care and education
- Running the room day to day - routines, ratios and deployment
- Delivering the EYFS to a high standard for every child in your room
- Acting as a key person and overseeing the key person approach across the room
- Planning, leading and evaluating activities that spark children's curiosity
- Observing, tracking and supporting each child's learning and development
- Supporting safeguarding as a senior member of the team
- Building warm, trusting relationships with parents and carers
What we're looking for
- A full and relevant Level 3 early years qualification as a minimum
- Solid early years experience, ideally including room leader, senior or supervisory responsibility
- Strong, up-to-date knowledge of the EYFS and safeguarding
- A confident, warm leader who can motivate a team and set the standard
- A genuine passion for early years and outdoor, nature-based learning
What you'll get
- Up to £34,500 depending on experience
- 95% childcare discount for your own children
- Real investment in training, qualifications and career progression
- The chance to establish a room and a team from the outset
- A beautiful, modern setting with a superb garden and allotment
Ready to apply?
Apply today with your CV. Full details of the setting and the group will be shared with shortlisted candidates.
Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and full safer recruitment vetting.
Pay: Up to £34,500.00 per year
Work Location: In person
