Nursery Room Leader (Minimum Level 3 Qualified)
Little Rooks Nursery at Rookwood School | Andover, Hampshire (SP10)
Permanent | Year-Round | Full-Time or Part-Time (4-Day Week Available) | Up to £33,245 FTE (DOE)
Ready to take the next step in your Early Years career?
At Little Rooks Nursery, we believe exceptional children deserve exceptional educators. We're looking for an experienced and inspiring Level 3 qualified Nursery Room Leader to lead one of our nursery rooms, creating a warm, nurturing environment where children, families and colleagues can thrive.
Whether you're already a Room Leader or an experienced practitioner ready to step into a leadership role, this is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive nursery where you'll be encouraged to grow professionally while making a real difference every day.
Located within Rookwood School in Andover, Little Rooks Nursery offers children a caring, stimulating environment where curiosity, creativity and confidence are encouraged from the very beginning. As part of the wider school community, children benefit from excellent facilities and a seamless transition into school life, while our staff enjoy being part of a close-knit team with the support and opportunities that come from working within an established independent school.
What you'll be doing
As a Nursery Room Leader, you'll lead by example, ensuring every child receives the highest standard of care and education while supporting and developing the practitioners within your room.
You'll:
- Lead the day-to-day running of your nursery room, creating a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment where every child can flourish.
- Plan and deliver engaging, play-based learning experiences that inspire curiosity and support each child's individual development.
- Monitor children's progress through observations and assessments, ensuring learning is tailored to their interests and next steps in line with the EYFS.
- Build strong, positive relationships with children, parents and carers, creating effective partnerships that support children's learning and wellbeing.
- Lead, motivate and support colleagues within your room, acting as a positive role model and helping to maintain consistently high standards of practice.
- Support the induction, mentoring and development of less experienced team members, encouraging a collaborative and inclusive working environment.
- Ensure safeguarding, health and safety and children's wellbeing remain central to everything you do.
- Maintain high standards of organisation, cleanliness and compliance across your room.
- Work closely with the Nursery Manager to continuously improve practice, contribute ideas and help maintain an outstanding learning environment.
We're looking for someone who has:
- A DfE-approved Level 3 Early Years qualification (or above).
- Previous experience working within a nursery or Early Years setting.
- Experience leading a room or supporting colleagues is desirable, although experienced practitioners looking to progress are encouraged to apply.
- Strong knowledge of the EYFS, child development and safeguarding.
- Excellent communication, organisation and leadership skills.
- A caring, enthusiastic and child-centred approach.
- A genuine passion for delivering outstanding Early Years education.
Why join Little Rooks Nursery?
At Rookwood School, we know our people are at the heart of everything we do. That's why we're committed to creating an environment where colleagues feel supported, valued and inspired to build long-term careers.
We offer:
- Salary up to £33,245 FTE, depending on qualifications and experience.
- Full-time or NEW part-time 4-day-per-week contracts.
- Annual salary reviews.
- Discounted childcare.
- Free lunch during your working day.
- Generous holiday entitlement.
- Health and wellbeing support.
- Ongoing training, leadership development and professional development.
- Career progression opportunities within Rookwood School and across Inspired Learning Group.
- A welcoming, experienced and supportive team.
- The opportunity to work within a highly regarded independent school with excellent facilities and a strong sense of community.
Apply today and take the next step in your Early Years leadership career.
For more information, please contact Danielle on 07542 605096 or [email protected].
Safeguarding Statement
Rookwood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Successful applicants will be required to undergo enhanced DBS clearance, identity, qualification and employment checks, including exploration of any gaps in employment and the receipt of two satisfactory references.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received. Interviews will be held on a rolling basis.
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Pay: Up to £33,245.00 per year
Work Location: In person
