Help us create magical early years experiences from the very beginning...
Little Woodlands Children’s Day Nursery is a brand new, thoughtfully designed early years setting opening in Castle Donington this September and we are looking for passionate, nurturing and inspiring Room Leaders to join our growing team.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead your own room within a nursery that has been carefully created with children, staff wellbeing and exceptional practice at its heart. We are looking for someone who genuinely loves early years, thrives within a team and wants to help shape a beautiful environment where children feel safe, inspired and truly cared for.
As a Room Leader, you will play a huge role in creating the culture within your room; building strong relationships with children and families, leading your team with positivity and ensuring outstanding care and education every single day.
At Little Woodlands, every detail has been thoughtfully considered — from calming acoustics and specialist SEN spaces, to in-room facilities designed to make daily practice easier and more enjoyable for staff.
What the role will involve:
- Leading the day-to-day running of your nursery room
- Creating a warm, nurturing and engaging environment for children
- Leading by example with outstanding early years practice
- Supporting, mentoring and motivating your room team
- Planning exciting learning opportunities tailored to children’s interests and development
- Building strong relationships with children, families and professionals
- Monitoring children’s learning and development in line with the EYFS
- Ensuring safeguarding and welfare requirements are consistently met
- Supporting transitions and creating positive experiences for families
- Helping to maintain beautiful, inviting learning environments
- Working collaboratively with the wider nursery team to help shape the culture and vision of Little Woodlands
What we’re looking for:
- A passionate, caring and approachable leader
- Previous leadership experience within a nursery room essential
- Level 3 qualification (or above) in Early Years essential
- Strong knowledge of the EYFS and safeguarding requirements
- Someone organised, proactive and calm under pressure
- A positive role model who enjoys supporting others to grow
- Someone creative, enthusiastic and genuinely passionate about early years
- A team player who wants to grow with us long-term and be part of our journey
Why join Little Woodlands?
- Family-run nursery where staff are truly valued
- Beautiful brand new environment designed with staff wellbeing in mind
- Dedicated staff wellbeing hub & relaxation space
- Staff childcare discount
- Monthly employee reward schemes
- Free parking
- Specialist SEN spaces and inclusive practice
- Thoughtfully designed rooms with ease and flow considered throughout
- Opportunities to genuinely influence and shape the setting from the beginning
- A supportive leadership team who care deeply about staff wellbeing and happiness
Interested in joining our Little Woodlands family?
If you’re passionate about early years, creating inspiring learning environments and helping children thrive, we would love to hear from you.
All roles are subject to safer recruitment procedures and an enhanced DBS check.
Pay: £14.15 per hour
Benefits:
- Childcare
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Employee mentoring programme
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Castle Donington DE74: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- What days/hours are you ideally looking for?
- Please give some dates you could attend an interview.
- What childcare qualifications do you hold? Please note you MUST be qualified for this role.
Work Location: In person
