Nursery Room Leader Jobs in Northamptonshire — Recruitment agencies

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 | 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