We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Room Leader to join our exciting, fun‑loving, and dynamic team. If you’re seeking a fresh start in a beautiful village setting, surrounded by supportive colleagues and a warm, community‑focused environment, then we’d love to hear from you.
As a Room Leader, you will work closely with senior management to oversee key‑holder duties and provide reliable deputising support to keep operations running smoothly. You’ll lead your room with confidence, inspire your team, and help us deliver exceptional early years experiences every single day.
Key Role
As our Room Leader, you will play a vital role in delivering high‑quality early‑years education and care for children aged birth to five. You will lead your team, inspire excellent practice, and ensure that every child receives the best possible start in life.
- Room leadership — Responsible for the day‑to‑day planning, delivery, and monitoring of practice within the allocated room, ensuring full compliance with EYFS requirements.
- Staff supervision — Lead, coach and support Nursery Educators and Apprentices, delegating tasks appropriately and identifying training needs.
- Quality assurance — Monitor the quality of teaching and learning, contribute to staff appraisals, and support continuous professional development.
- Team collaboration — Work flexibly as part of the management team, supporting colleagues and ensuring effective use of staff, volunteers and resources.
- Key holder duties: responsible for opening and closing the setting.
- Key person role — Maintain accurate child profiles, observations and reports, ensuring individual needs are reflected in planning.
- Teaching & learning — Deliver high‑quality educational experiences that support children’s emotional, social and cognitive development.
- Parent partnerships — Build strong relationships with families, sharing regular updates on children’s progress.
- Safeguarding & welfare — Protect children from harm, follow all safeguarding procedures, and maintain a safe, hygienic environment.
- Continuous improvement — Contribute to development plans, attend training, and reflect on practice to support ongoing quality.
Personal qualities
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Enthusiastic, energetic and passionate about early‑years education.
- Forward‑thinking, proactive and confident in leading others.
- Friendly, caring, approachable and trustworthy.
- A true team player who enjoys having fun and embraces outdoor learning.
- Flexible and committed to providing exceptional childcare.
Experiences and Qualifications :
- 2 years+ experience working within an early years setting, with a sound understanding of the EYFS.
- Must have a minimum Level 3 or above in any recognised childcare qualification.
- Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references required.
All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Hours of work:
Up to 40 hours per week between 8 am and 6 pm, full-time contract.
Rate of pay:
£15.10 per hour
How to apply:
Email your CV and brief covering letter. You will be asked to fill in an application form and will be sent the full job description.
[email protected] or ring for more information on 01572 787334
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £15.10 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- What level of Childcare qualification do you have?
Experience:
- Childcare: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
