Preschool Room Leader (Bloom Room 3+)
Rooftops Nursery | Richmond, North Yorkshire
Full Time | Permanent
Ready to lead, inspire and shape the future of early years education?
At Rooftops Nursery, we're entering an exciting new chapter, and we're looking for an exceptional Preschool Room Leader to lead our Bloom Room (3+ years).
This is far more than a traditional Room Leader position. We're looking for someone who is passionate about high-quality early years education, enjoys leading and developing others, and wants the opportunity to influence the future direction of our preschool provision.
As we continue to develop our personalised curriculum, strengthen our community links and create inspiring new learning environments, you'll play a key role in bringing these exciting projects to life.
If you're an ambitious early years professional who enjoys thinking creatively, leading by example and making a genuine difference to children's lives, we'd love to hear from you.
About Rooftops Nursery:
At Rooftops Nursery, we believe childhood should be filled with curiosity, exploration and meaningful experiences.
Our approach combines nurturing relationships with inspiring environments, allowing children to learn through play, investigation and real-life experiences. We are committed to creating a setting where every child feels valued, confident and excited to learn.
As our nursery continues to grow, we're investing in exciting new projects, including:
- A brand-new personalised curriculum designed around children's interests and individual development.
- A dedicated outdoor learning and garden space for our Bloom Room.
- Stronger links with local schools and the wider community.
- Increased opportunities for Forest School experiences, Educational Visits and Community Projects.
- Continuous professional development for our team.
This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of our preschool provision.
The Role
As Preschool Room Leader, you'll be responsible for leading our Bloom Room (3-5 years), ensuring every child receives exceptional care and learning experiences whilst inspiring your team to achieve the highest standards.
You'll work closely with the Nursery Management Team to drive quality, support continuous improvement and ensure our preschool children are fully prepared for their transition into school.
This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll still enjoy spending time with the children whilst mentoring and supporting your team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, motivate and inspire the Bloom Room team to deliver outstanding childcare and education.
- Create a positive, supportive and professional team culture.
- Coach, mentor and develop practitioners through regular support and role modelling.
- Support induction and ongoing development of new staff.
- Deliver outstanding learning experiences in line with our bespoke curriculum.
- Create engaging environments that encourage curiosity, independence and exploration.
- Ensure planning reflects children's interests, next steps and individual development.
- Lead our preschool transition programme.
- Ensure every child leaves Rooftops feeling confident, independent and emotionally prepared for school.
- Help develop our exciting new Bloom Room garden.
- Lead Forest School experiences, local walks and community projects.
- Maintain exceptional standards of safeguarding, health and safety and wellbeing.
- Ensure the room consistently meets and exceeds Ofsted expectations.
- Monitor room practice and continuously drive improvements.
- Celebrate achievements and encourage professional growth.
What We're Looking For:
We're looking for someone who genuinely enjoys leading others and wants to help create something special.
You'll have:
- A recognised Level 3 Early Years qualification (or above).
- At least one year's experience as a Room Leader or Preschool Leader.
- Excellent knowledge of the EYFS and child development.
- Strong leadership and organisational skills.
- Experience supporting, mentoring or supervising staff.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- A thorough understanding of safeguarding responsibilities.
- A passion for creating inspiring learning environments.
- Confidence working in partnership with parents and professionals.
- A proactive, positive and solution-focused approach.
You'll thrive in this role if you are:
- Passionate about high-quality early years education.
- Creative and forward-thinking.
- Calm, organised and professional.
- Motivated to inspire others.
- Committed to continuous improvement.
- Excited by new ideas and innovation.
What We Offer
At Rooftops Nursery, we believe our team deserve to feel valued, supported and appreciated.
As part of our team you'll benefit from:
- Competitive salary (dependent on experience).
- Private healthcare.
- Extra holiday for your birthday (paid).
- Monthly wellbeing treats and staff appreciation initiatives.
- Ongoing professional development and funded training.
- Genuine opportunities for career progression.
- Supportive and approachable management team.
- Opportunities to lead exciting nursery projects.
- A welcoming and friendly team environment.
- Additional days holiday on Christmas Eve as an extra gift from us to you
- Company pension.
- Employee wellbeing support.
Why Join Rooftops?
This is an exciting opportunity to join us during a period of growth and innovation.
You'll have the chance to:
- Shape our evolving preschool curriculum.
- Lead exciting outdoor learning projects.
- Inspire and develop an enthusiastic team.
- Strengthen community partnerships.
- Prepare children for one of the biggest milestones of their lives.
- Make a lasting impact on the future of our nursery.
If you're looking for more than just another Room Leader role and want to be part of building something exceptional, we'd love to hear from you.
Safer Recruitment
Rooftops Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references, qualification verification and safer recruitment procedures. We expect all staff to share our commitment to safeguarding children.
Apply today with your CV and a covering letter and become part of the next exciting chapter at Rooftops Nursery.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £14.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Experience:
- room leader: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Level 3 Early Years Qualification or higher (required)
Work Location: In person
