We’re looking for a confident and motivated Room Leader to join our warm, welcoming nursery team and lead high-quality practice within one of our rooms.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a supportive, child-centred environment where wellbeing, learning, and development are always the priority.

Your Role

• Lead the day-to-day running of your room, ensuring outstanding care and education
• Deliver and embed high-quality practice in line with the EYFS framework
• Plan, implement, and oversee engaging, age-appropriate activities
• Create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment
• Observe, assess, and track children’s development accurately
• Act as a key person and support other key persons within the room
• Build strong, positive relationships with children, parents, and carers
• Support, mentor, and guide room staff to maintain excellent standards
• Work closely with senior leaders to drive continuous improvement
• Ensure safeguarding, health & safety, and nursery policies are followed at all times

Safeguarding Responsibilities

• Promote and uphold a strong safeguarding culture within the nursery
• Recognise, respond to, and report safeguarding concerns appropriately
• Follow child protection and online safety procedures
• Maintain accurate and confidential records in line with GDPR
• Work in partnership with senior staff to ensure children’s welfare is always prioritised

The Ideal Candidate

• Level 3 Early Years Qualification (essential)
• Previous experience in an early years setting, ideally in a senior or leadership role
• Strong knowledge and understanding of the EYFS
• Sound knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures
• Paediatric First Aid certificate (or willingness to obtain)
• A caring, professional, and proactive approach
• Confident leadership, communication, and team-building skills
• A genuine passion for early childhood education

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Supportive and friendly team environment
• Clear pathways for career progression
• The chance to make a real difference in children’s lives every day