Qualified Pre-School Room Leader
Stretton Lodge Nursery & Forest School | Stafford
£14.50 – £15.00 per hour | 38 hours per week | Permanent
A beautiful setting. A great team. A chance to make a real difference.
Are you a qualified Early Years professional looking for your next opportunity in a nursery where children, nature and quality care genuinely matter?
Stretton Lodge Nursery & Forest School is looking for a Qualified Pre-School Room Leader to join our team and take responsibility for our pre-school children.
This is a lovely opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic practitioner who wants to play a key role in children's development, while working in a warm, supportive and engaging environment.
About the role
As Pre-School Room Leader, you'll take the lead in creating a stimulating, nurturing environment where children can learn, explore and develop their confidence in preparation for school.
You'll work closely with the wider team to plan and deliver engaging activities, support children's individual development and ensure the room is a happy, safe and well-organised place to be.
The role will include:
- Leading the day-to-day running of the pre-school room.
- Supporting children's learning and development in line with the EYFS.
- Planning and delivering engaging, age-appropriate activities.
- Creating an environment that encourages curiosity, independence and confidence.
- Monitoring and recording children's progress and development.
- Building strong relationships with children and their families.
- Acting as a positive role model for other practitioners.
- Supporting and guiding colleagues within the room.
- Maintaining high standards of safeguarding, health and safety and care.
- Working closely with the wider nursery team to provide a consistent approach.
- Helping prepare children for their transition into school.
What we're looking for
You'll need to be minimum Level 3 qualified in Early Years/Childcare and have a genuine passion for working with pre-school children.
We're particularly interested in candidates who are:
- Qualified to Level 3 or above.
- Experienced working within an Early Years setting.
- Confident leading a room or ready to take that next step.
- Warm, caring and approachable.
- Creative and enthusiastic about children's learning.
- Organised and able to take responsibility.
- A strong communicator with colleagues and parents.
- Positive, reliable and able to work as part of a team.
QTS would be highly desirable, although this isn't essential.
Working hours
38 hours per week, with flexibility to work either:
- 4 longer days, or
- 5 shorter days
The role also includes working outside of school term time, so applicants must be comfortable with this working pattern.
What you'll get
- £14.50 – £15.00 per hour
- 38 hours per week
- Choice of 4 longer days or 5 shorter days
- A beautiful nursery and Forest School setting
- A supportive and friendly team
- The opportunity to make a genuine difference to children's early years
- A role with responsibility, variety and the opportunity to develop professionally
Why Stretton Lodge?
This isn't simply a job looking after children.
It's an opportunity to become an important part of their early years journey — helping them develop confidence, independence, friendships and the skills they'll take with them into school and beyond.
If you're an experienced Early Years professional who wants to work somewhere that values quality, care and the individual needs of every child, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to find out more about the opportunity.
Pay: £14.50-£15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Stafford ST19 9LJ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):
- Are you a qualified level 3 nursery practitioner?
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
