Are you an experienced and passionate Level 3 qualified Early Years Practitioner ready to take the next step in your career? 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