Company Overview
Puffins of Exeter Ltd is a dedicated childcare nursery committed to providing a nurturing and educational environment for young children. Our mission is to support early childhood development through quality care and engaging activities, fostering growth and learning in a safe setting.
Pre‑School Room Leader
Baby Room Room Leader
Toddler Room Room Leader
Location: Exeter
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: up to £30,242.00
About Us
Puffins at Childcare is expanding, and we’re looking for a dedicated Pre‑School Room Leader, Baby Room Room Leader & Toddler Room Room Leader to join our nurturing, supportive nursery teams in Exeter.
Our values guide everything we do:
Be Kind. Be Child‑Centred. Be Communicative.
If you’re an experienced Early Years Educator ready to grow your career, we’d love to hear from you!
About the Role
As a Room Leader, you’ll play a key role in shaping children’s early experiences by:
- Supporting children’s learning and development in line with the EYFS
- Creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment
- Championing fully child‑centred practice
- Building warm, positive relationships with children and families
- Communicating openly with colleagues, parents, and children
- Encouraging curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning
- Modelling kindness in every interaction
About You
We’d love to hear from you if you are:
- Currently a Room Leader or an Early Years Educator, or
- Level 3 qualified in Early Years (or working towards it)
- Passionate, enthusiastic, and caring — someone who leads with kindness
- Dedicated to delivering high‑quality, child‑centred practice
- A confident communicator and a supportive team player
- Knowledgeable about safeguarding and the EYFS (or excited to learn)
What We Offer
- A supportive, welcoming team who live our values every day
- Competitive salary (based on experience)
- A strong benefits package
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities
- A fun, rewarding workplace where children thrive — and so will you!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £14.21-£14.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free flu jabs
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- Level 3 Early Years Educator Diploma or working towards (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
