Nursery Room Leader – Kidzrus Private Day Nursery, Media City
Full-time | 35 – 41.25 hours per week
Are you an ambitious early years professional who loves creating meaningful experiences for young children?
Are you ready to take the next step in your career and become a Nursery Room Leader with Kidzrus?
At Kidzrus Media Cityour nursery provides a warm, welcoming and stimulating environment where children can learn, explore, play and grow. Our nursery is Ofsted rated Good with Outstanding features, and our single-storey, open-plan rooms are designed to create a genuine home-from-home atmosphere where children feel secure, confident and valued.
As a Nursery Room Leader you’ll lead a team of practitioners and apprentices, bringing energy, creativity and purpose to the day. From planning engaging EYFS activities to supporting children's individual development, you’ll play a key role in making sure every child receives the care, encouragement and learning opportunities they deserve.
We’re looking for someone who can confidently lead from the front while remaining hands-on, approachable and passionate about working directly with children.
Responsibilities of a Nursery Room Leader:
- Lead the day-to-day running of your designated room, maintaining consistently high standards.
- Create a safe, inclusive and inspiring environment where every child feels confident.
- Plan and deliver creative, age-appropriate activities in line with the EYFS Framework.
- Observe, assess and plan children's learning and development.
- Lead, motivate and support practitioners and apprentices, helping them grow.
- Be a positive role model and champion excellent early years practice across your room.
- Develop warm, professional relationships with parents and carers, keeping families informed.
- Promote children's health, wellbeing, welfare and emotional security.
- Work closely with the Nursery Management Team to maintain high standards and improve practice.
- Monitor your room's resources, risk assessments and learning environment.
- Ensure policies, safeguarding procedures and regulatory requirements are followed consistently.
- Contribute to team meetings, supervisions, appraisals and professional development.
Requirements of a Nursery Room Leader:
- A relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification or equivalent.
- At least 3 years' experience working within an early years childcare setting.
- Previous experience, or the confidence and capability to step into a leadership position.
- Strong knowledge of the EYFS Framework and how to put it into practice.
- A thorough understanding of safeguarding, child protection and welfare requirements.
- Knowledge of Ofsted expectations and high-quality early years practice.
- A strong understanding of children's development and how young children learn through play and meaningful experiences.
- Excellent communication, organisation and leadership skills.
- The ability to motivate a team while building positive, professional relationships.
- A commitment to confidentiality and professional standards.
Why Become a Nursery Room Leader with Kidzrus?
- A supportive and welcoming management team.
- Opportunities to progress into senior leadership positions.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- A positive environment where your ideas and initiative are valued.
- The chance to lead and develop a talented early years team.
- The opportunity to have a positive impact on young children’s education.
If you’re an experienced early years practitioner ready to step up, or an experienced Nursery Room Leader looking for a fresh challenge, Kidzrus Media City could be the perfect place for you.
Apply Now with a copy of your CV.
Pay: £13.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
Work Location: In person
