Room Leader
Little Barn Owls Nursery – Midhurst, West Sussex
£29,000–£33,000 per year
Full-Time | Permanent
Join an Award-Winning Nursery Group
Little Barn Owls Nursery Group was recently crowned Nursery World’s 2024 Winner for Enabling Environments — and we’re growing.
This is your opportunity to join a Reggio Emilia-inspired Forest & Farm School nursery where creativity, nature and child-led learning are at the heart of everything we do.
The Role
As a Room Leader, you’ll lead your own room and guide daily learning experiences for children aged 3 months to 5 years.
This is a hands-on, creative role with real leadership impact.
You will:
- Lead and manage your room team to deliver outstanding childcare
- Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities
- Mentor and motivate team members
- Create a safe, nurturing and inspiring environment
- Build strong relationships with children and families
- Take responsibility for key children (observations & documentation)
- Reflect regularly to improve outcomes
- Work closely with leadership to exceed EYFS standards
What We’re Looking For
- Level 3 (or above) Childcare qualification
- Experience in an Early Years setting (leadership experience desirable)
- Strong knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding
- Passion for child development and outdoor learning
- Positive, proactive and team-focused mindset
- Interest in the Reggio Emilia approach (training provided if needed)
Training & Development
After successful completion of your 3-month induction, you’ll enrol onto our Little Barn Owls Training Academy, including:
- 12-module development programme
- Dedicated mentor support
- Leadership development opportunities
- International CPD opportunities
- Collaboration with professional Atelieristas (artists)
We are passionate about progression and developing future leaders.
What We Offer
- Salary up to £33,000
- 80% childcare discount
- All-expenses-paid international CPD trips
- 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
- Seasonal bonuses & long-service rewards
- Employee wellbeing programme, EAP & healthcare cash plan
- Option to buy/sell annual leave
- Staff social events, fun days & team meals
- Clear career progression within an award-winning group
- Work alongside professional artists in dedicated creative studios
Working Hours
- Monday–Friday between 7:30am–6:00pm
- Full-time only
- Term-time or school-hour roles not available
Important Information
- Enhanced DBS and references required
- Committed to safeguarding children and staff
- Equal opportunities employer
Ready to lead your own room in an inspiring, award-winning nursery?
Apply now on Indeed and start your next big adventure with Little Barn Owls.
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £29,000.00-£33,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Childcare
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Employee mentoring programme
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Application question(s):
- Do you hold a Level 3 qualification in childcare?
Experience:
- Childcare: 2 years (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
