Head of Room – Tiny Toes Nursery Club, Hertford
Independent | Family-Run | Curiosity Approach
Ready to lead a room where you are truly valued?
Are you an experienced Early Years professional looking for the next step in your career? Do you want to work in a nursery where your ideas are listened to, your achievements are recognised, and you can genuinely make a difference every day?
At Tiny Toes Nursery Club, we're looking for a passionate and inspiring Head of Room to join our growing team.
Since 2003, Tiny Toes has been providing high-quality childcare in the heart of Hertford. Following our recent expansion, we're excited to welcome a dedicated leader who shares our passion for creating exceptional experiences for children, families and colleagues.
Why Join Tiny Toes?
At Tiny Toes, we do things differently.
- Independent & Family-Run – No corporate culture. Our leadership team is approachable, supportive and genuinely cares about every member of staff.
- Curiosity Approach Inspired – We encourage children to explore, investigate and develop through meaningful, open-ended experiences.
- Beautiful Learning Environment – Recently refurbished rooms designed to feel warm, welcoming and homely.
- Fantastic Team Culture – We believe work should be enjoyable. From staff socials and team celebrations to Topgolf, escape rooms and clay pigeon shooting, we love recognising and rewarding our team.
- Excellent Benefits – Competitive salary, signing-on bonus, paid training and CPD, uniform provided, referral bonus scheme, generous annual leave and career progression opportunities.
The Role
As Head of Room, you will lead by example, creating an inspiring, nurturing and organised environment where children and staff can thrive.
You will:
- Lead and inspire your room team to deliver outstanding care and education.
- Act as a positive role model, mentoring and supporting practitioners in their professional development.
- Be a Key Person, building strong relationships with children and families.
- Plan, deliver and evaluate engaging learning experiences in line with the EYFS.
- Monitor children's progress and support high-quality observations, assessments and planning.
- Ensure the highest standards of safeguarding, health and safety, and children's welfare.
- Create a stimulating, enabling environment that promotes curiosity and independence.
- Work closely with the management team to drive continuous improvement across the nursery.
- Contribute ideas and initiatives that help our nursery continue to grow and flourish.
About You
We're looking for someone who is passionate about early years and enjoys supporting others to be their best.
You'll ideally have:
- A Level 3 (or above) Early Years qualification.
- Previous experience leading a room or supervising a team within an early years setting.
- Strong knowledge of the EYFS, child development and safeguarding requirements.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- A warm, positive and proactive approach.
- A commitment to providing exceptional care and learning opportunities.
- Paediatric First Aid (or willingness to complete training).
- Right to work in the UK.
- An Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).
Hours & Salary
- Full-time position (typically 4 days per week)
- Monday to Friday between 8:00am – 6:00pm
- Flexible working patterns considered
- Competitive salary dependent on experience
Safeguarding
Tiny Toes Nursery Club is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
How to Apply
Apply directly through Indeed, or send your CV to [email protected]
For an informal chat about the role, contact Karina on 01992 589020.
If you're ready to lead a room, inspire a team and join a nursery where you'll genuinely feel valued every day, we'd love to hear from you.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £13.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Application question(s):
- Are you able to work till 6pm at least 4 days a week? (Start times can be flexible)
Experience:
- Nursery: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Level 3 Early Years Qualification? (required)
Location:
- Hertford SG14 1PL (preferred)
Work Location: In person
