We are seeking a warm, experienced and inspiring Early Years Room Leader to play a key role in leading our Nursery provision. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate practitioner to support the day-to-day running of a high-quality Early Years setting and make a meaningful impact on children’s earliest learning experiences.
Working with children aged 6 months to 4 years, you will lead a designated room within the Nursery, ensuring a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment where every child can thrive. You will work closely with the Nursery Manager to maintain exceptional standards of care, education and compliance, while supporting and developing colleagues within your team.
If you are committed to delivering outstanding Early Years practice and thrive in a child-centred, collaborative environment, this could be the role for you.
About St Martin’s Preparatory School
St Martin’s Preparatory School is a welcoming and well-established independent school in Grimsby, known for its strong academic foundations and nurturing ethos. Our Nursery and Prep School are integral to the school community, providing a seamless educational journey from Early Years through to Key Stage 2.
Our Nursery offers a rich and engaging environment where children benefit from a carefully designed early years curriculum, including early phonics, language development, creative play, forest school experiences and music. We pride ourselves on small group sizes, individualised support and a family-oriented culture where children feel safe, confident and inspired to learn.
Staff at St Martin’s are part of a supportive and forward-thinking team, with a strong focus on professional development and wellbeing.
About the Role and You
Contract type: Full-time, Term Time Only
Hours: 8:00am – 4:30pm
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Start date: Immediate start available
As Room Leader, your responsibilities will include:
- Leading the day-to-day operation of your Nursery room, ensuring high standards of care and education
- Supporting the Nursery Manager with the overall running of the setting
- Creating a safe, stimulating and inclusive learning environment
- Planning and delivering engaging, play-based learning in line with the EYFS framework
- Leading, mentoring and supporting Nursery practitioners within your room
- Contributing to staff development, including coaching and performance support
- Building positive and professional relationships with parents and carers
- Ensuring compliance with safeguarding, health and safety, and statutory EYFS requirements
- Monitoring children’s progress and supporting their individual development journeys
What Are We Looking For?
- A minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years
- Strong knowledge and understanding of the EYFS framework and safeguarding requirements
- Experience within a Nursery or Early Years setting
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A calm, organised and proactive approach to work
- The ability to lead by example and inspire high standards of practice
We are particularly keen to hear from individuals who are nurturing, confident and resilient, with a genuine passion for Early Years education and a commitment to delivering the very best outcomes for children.
Why Choose St Martin’s Prep?
At St Martin’s, you will be part of a close-knit and supportive school community that values professionalism, creativity and care. In addition to working within a high-quality Early Years environment, you will benefit from:
- Competitive remuneration package
- Company pension scheme
- Company sick pay
- Life assurance (3× annual salary)
- Free lunch provided daily
- Refer-a-friend scheme with financial reward
- Wellbeing and wellness programme
- Ongoing training and professional development
- A collaborative, friendly and supportive working environment
- Free on-site parking
If you are excited by the opportunity to inspire a love of learning in Early Years and support young children as they develop confidence, curiosity and independence, we would be delighted to receive your application.
St Martins Preparatory School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants for ALL jobs will undergo appropriate child-protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to enhanced level, costs are covered by the company. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Grimsby, Lincolnshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Do you have a Level 3 qualification in Childcare?
Experience:
- Nursery: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
