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Join Our Team as a Nursery Room Leader! Are you ready to lead with passion, inspire young minds, and make a lasting difference in children’s lives? At Harpole , we’re looking for an enthusiastic Nursery Room Leader to guide and support our team in providing outstanding care and education. In this rewarding leadership role, you’ll have the opportunity to mentor, nurture, and create a positive impact for children, families, and your colleagues. To be considered for this role, you must hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification or Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) Please note: we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Why You’ll Love Working With Us We know our people make all the difference, so here’s how we make a difference for you: • Childcare Perks: Free childcare for the first month and 52% discount (based on working hours) to support your family. • Holiday and Celebrations: 31 days of holiday (inclusive of national bank holidays and the Christmas closure week), plus your birthday off! • Career Development: Access to The National College full of training and courses • Exclusive Discounts & Wellbeing Support: Enjoy Perkbox discounts, wellbeing tools, and online medical services. • Recognition & Rewards: Refer a friend or family for exciting bonuses and celebrate milestones with long-service awards. • Volunteer Day: 1 paid day off per year to volunteer and give back to the community. • £250 Welcome Bonus Pay: £28,516.80 - £28,516.80 per Annum, Working Hours: Monday-Friday 40 hours a week Location: Harpole Day Nursery, 47 Carr’s Way, Harpole, Northamptonshire, NN7 4BZ About our Nursery Harpole Day Nursery is a nurturing haven within the small Northamptonshire village, providing exceptional childcare in a warm, home-from-home environment. With a capacity for up to 34 children daily, our smaller size ensures personalised attention and tailored learning experiences. At Harpole, we pride ourselves on our close-knit community, where every child is cherished and supported by our dedicated team. Harpole Day Nursery is conveniently located in Harpole village, near junction 16 on the M1. Ample parking is available onsite. What being a Nursery Room Leader involves As a Nursery Room Leader, you will work alongside the Nursery Manager to lead and inspire your team while delivering exceptional care and education. Key responsibilities include: • Leading and mentoring the team to provide high-quality early years education with passion and energy. • Supporting the Nursery Manager to ensure smooth nursery operations and consistent quality. • Acting as a role model by promoting initiative, creativity, and high standards of care. • Building strong relationships with families, colleagues, and external agencies to support the best outcomes for children. • Overseeing the team’s implementation of the EYFS framework, ensuring engaging learning opportunities. • Taking charge of nursery operations in the Nursery Manager’s absence. • Encouraging continuous improvement through feedback and supporting professional development. • Maintaining a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment that meets each child’s needs. Ready to make a difference? Apply today – we can't wait to hear from you! The Old Station Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references, and verification of your right to work in the UK and any essential qualifications. If successful, our recruitment and compliance team will guide you through every step of the onboarding process. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments will be considered to ensure fairness and accessibility for all candidates.

Nursery Room Leader – NG2 Nottingham Job Title Nursery Room Leader (Early Years) Location Nottingham Purpose of the Role To lead a nursery room (baby, toddler, or preschool), ensuring high-quality care, learning, and development in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. ️ Key Responsibilities Childcare & Development • Plan and deliver engaging activities based on EYFS • Monitor, assess, and record children’s development • Support children’s emotional, social, and physical needs ‍ Room Leadership • Lead and supervise a team of nursery practitioners • Delegate tasks and support staff development • Maintain staff ratios and daily organisation ️ Safeguarding & Welfare • Ensure children’s safety and wellbeing at all times • Follow safeguarding policies and procedures • Report concerns in line with legal requirements Administration • Maintain accurate records (learning journeys, observations) • Ensure compliance with Ofsted standards • Manage daily room routines and planning ‍‍ Parent Partnerships • Build strong relationships with parents/carers • Provide feedback on children’s progress • Support settling-in processes Qualifications & Experience Essential: • Level 3 qualification in Early Years/Childcare • Experience working in a nursery setting • Strong knowledge of EYFS • Experience supporting or leading a team Desirable: • Paediatric First Aid • Safeguarding training • Previous Room Leader or Senior Practitioner experience Skills & Competencies • Leadership and team management • Communication and interpersonal skills • Organisation and time management • Knowledge of child development • Problem-solving and decision-making  Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of young learners as an Early Years Educator! Best Start Recruitment want to help you to make the right choice in your next career move. If you meet the criteria set above, or would like Early Years Career advice please apply ASAP for an informal and confidential chat. We cater for all Early Years jobs and currently have Nursery Manager, Deputy Manager, QTS, Montessori, Room Leader and Early Years Practitioner / Nursery Nurse vacancies.

Nursery Room Leader Inspire, Lead and Make a Difference Every Day Are you a passionate and qualified Early Years professional looking to take the next step in your career? Join a nursery where children thrive, careers grow, and every day brings new opportunities to make a lasting impact. Our client is committed to delivering exceptional childcare and outstanding outcomes for every child. Their beautifully designed, bespoke nurseries provide safe, inspiring and engaging environments where children can explore, learn, play and flourish. Just as importantly, they believe in creating a warm, supportive and positive workplace where every team member feels valued, encouraged and empowered to succeed. The Role As a Nursery Room Leader, you will play a key role in the day-to-day running of your allocated room, ensuring the highest standards of care, learning and development are maintained. You'll lead by example, support and mentor colleagues, and create a nurturing environment where children feel happy, safe and inspired to reach their full potential. What We're Looking For NVQ Level 3 in Childcare (or an equivalent recognised qualification) Experience working within an Early Years setting Strong knowledge of child development and the EYFS A passion for delivering outstanding care and learning experiences Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children What's on Offer? Excellent opportunities for genuine career progression Ongoing professional training and development Pension scheme 60% childcare discount Enhanced maternity and paternity leave Employee rewards and recognition programme Refer-a-Friend bonus scheme Your birthday off Health and wellbeing support If you're passionate about inspiring young minds and leading a dedicated team in a rewarding environment, we'd love to hear from you. Please note: The successful applicant will be required

Room Leader Location: Narborough Salary: Upto £35,500 Hours: Full-time, permanent Our client, a well-established early years setting, is seeking an experienced and passionate Room Leader to take responsibility for the day-to-day running of one of their nursery rooms. This role is ideal for a confident early years practitioner who enjoys leading by example, supporting colleagues, and delivering high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS. The Role * Lead and manage a designated room within the nursery * Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities in line with EYFS * Support children’s learning, development and wellbeing * Supervise, mentor and support room staff * Ensure safeguarding, health and safety procedures are followed at all times * Build positive relationships with parents and carers * Maintain accurate observations, assessments and records The Ideal Candidate * Holds a Level 3 Early Years qualification (or above) * Previous experience as a Room Leader or experienced practitioner ready to step up * Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework * Confident in leading and supporting a small team * Organised, enthusiastic and child-focused * Excellent communication skills Benefits * Competitive salary * Supportive management team * Ongoing training and professional development * Clear progression opportunities * Company pension scheme * Generous holiday entitlement * Discounted childcare (where applicable) If you’re an experienced early years professional looking to progress into a leadership role or take your next step, we’d love to hear from you

Nursery Room Leader | Northampton (NN3) Full-Time | Leadership Opportunity | Supportive Nursery Environment Great Room Leaders don't just manage a room. They shape children's experiences, support colleagues and help create the culture that families trust. We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established nursery in Northampton seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Room Leader to join their leadership team. This is an excellent opportunity for either an existing Room Leader or an ambitious Senior Practitioner ready to take the next step in their Early Years career. The Opportunity As the nursery Room Leader, you'll be responsible for leading the day-to-day operation of your room, ensuring children receive exceptional care, learning opportunities and support whilst helping your team deliver consistently high standards. You'll play an important role in creating an environment where children feel safe, confident and excited to learn. Your responsibilities will include: * Leading and supporting practitioners within the room * Planning engaging learning experiences in line with the EYFS * Monitoring children's progress and development * Supporting positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing * Building strong partnerships with parents and carers * Maintaining high standards of safeguarding, care and compliance * Coaching and mentoring colleagues to help them develop This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll lead from the front and make a genuine difference every day. What We're Looking For We're seeking someone who: * Holds a full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification or above * Has experience working within an Early Years setting * Has a strong understanding of the EYFS * Demonstrates excellent safeguarding knowledge * Enjoys supporting and developing colleagues * Builds positive relationships with children, families and staff * Leads with warmth, professionalism and confidence Previous Room Leader or supervisory experience would be highly advantageous, although strong Senior Practitioners looking to progress are also encouraged to apply. Why Join This Nursery? This is a nursery that understands the importance of investing in its people. You'll join a supportive team environment where leadership is valued, professional development is encouraged and children remain at the heart of everything the nursery does. You'll benefit from: ✔ A supportive management team ✔ Ongoing training and professional development ✔ Opportunities to progress within your career ✔ A welcoming and collaborative team culture ✔ The opportunity to lead and influence practice ✔ A setting committed to high-quality childcare and education Ready For Your Next Step? If you're passionate about Early Years education and ready to take ownership of a room whilst helping children and colleagues thrive, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today for a confidential conversation with Revive EYFS Recruitment