Room Leader Jobs in Berkshire — Recruitment agencies

Room Leader Up to £31,500 per annum | 40 hours per week We're looking for an experienced Room Leader who is passionate about creating exceptional early years experiences and supporting both children and colleagues to thrive. You'll be a positive role model within the nursery, confident leading a room, supporting team members, and ensuring the highest standards of care and education are consistently delivered. Every room within the nursery has been thoughtfully designed to support children throu…

Job Description Room Leader Up to £31,500 per annum | 40 hours per week We're looking for an experienced Room Leader who is passionate about creating exceptional early years experiences and supporting both children and colleagues to thrive. You'll be a positive role model within the nursery, confident leading a room, supporting team members, and ensuring the highest standards of care and education are consistently delivered. Every room within the nursery has been thoughtfully designed to support children through each stage of their early years journey, creating engaging environments where they can learn, explore, and grow with confidence. Through a combination of play-based learning and carefully tailored activities, children are encouraged to develop key skills while having fun and following their individual interests. The nursery also boasts a large outdoor space complete with dedicated learning areas, climbing frames, and a mud kitchen, providing endless opportunities for adventure, discovery, and hands-on learning. What We're Looking For • Level 3 Early Years qualification – essential • Previous experience as a Room Leader or Senior Practitioner – essential • Strong understanding of the EYFS framework • A nurturing, child-centred approach to childcare • Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills • Passion for supporting children's learning and development • Ability to motivate and support colleagues within the room • Commitment to delivering high-quality care and education What's On Offer • Up to £31,500 per annum • Training and development opportunities • Heavily discounted childcare • Pension scheme • Competitive annual leave • Day off for your birthday • Benefits and rewards portal • Wellbeing programme Key Responsibilities • Leading the day-to-day running of your designated room • Ensuring high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS framework • Planning and overseeing engaging activities that promote children's learning and development • Supporting, mentoring, and guiding team members within the room • Creating a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment • Building positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues • Monitoring children's progress and supporting developmental outcomes • Maintaining safeguarding, health & safety, and nursery standards at all times How to Apply If you are a Level 3 qualified early years professional with leadership experience and a passion for delivering outstanding childcare, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your up-to-date CV and a member of our team will be in touch. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and right-to-work verification. Reference: WILL238457/JG INDCHI

Job Description Room Leader Up to £34,200 per year | Level 3 | 42.5 Hours per Week For children, every corner of a nursery can become an opportunity to discover something new. This Good Ofsted-rated nursery combines a warm, homely atmosphere with exciting spaces that encourage children to create, investigate, and learn through play. From adventurous outdoor areas filled with stimulating activities to a dedicated allotment where children can get hands-on with nature, there is always something new to explore. As a Level 3 Room Leader, you'll take the lead in making these experiences meaningful. You'll create an environment where children feel secure enough to be curious, confident enough to try new things, and supported to develop at their own pace. Alongside leading the day-to-day running of your room, you'll guide and motivate your team, sharing ideas and encouraging high-quality practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced early years professional who wants to make their mark while continuing to develop their leadership career. What We're Looking For • Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (or equivalent). • Previous experience within an early years setting. • Experience as a Room Leader, Deputy Room Leader, Senior Nursery Practitioner, or similar. • Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework and safeguarding requirements. • Confidence leading, supporting, and developing a room team. • Excellent communication and organisational skills. • A creative approach to early years education and a passion for learning through play. • Enthusiasm for outdoor learning and helping children connect with the natural world. What You'll Receive • Salary of up to £34,200 per year • 42.5-hour full-time contract • Discounted childcare • Sick pay scheme • Regular team events • Health and wellbeing programme • Training and development opportunities • Genuine opportunities for career progression • The chance to work within a Good Ofsted-rated nursery with fantastic outdoor learning environments Your Role • Take ownership of the day-to-day running of your room. • Lead and inspire your team to deliver consistently high standards of care and education. • Create engaging learning experiences based around children's individual interests and developmental needs. • Make the most of the nursery's indoor and outdoor environments, including its exciting play spaces and allotment. • Encourage children to develop confidence, curiosity, creativity, and independence. • Support and mentor practitioners, helping them grow within their roles. • Build strong relationships with children and their families. • Oversee observations and assessments to ensure every child's learning journey is effectively supported. • Maintain excellent standards of safeguarding, health and safety, and early years practice. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements, including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and verification of the right to work in the UK, in line with safeguarding responsibilities. Reference: WILL246911/DB INDCHI

Room Leader Up to £34,200 per year | Level 3 | 42.5 Hours per Week For children, every corner of a nursery can become an opportunity to discover something new. This Good Ofsted-rated nursery combines a warm, homely atmosphere with exciting spaces that encourage children to create, investigate, and learn through play. From adventurous outdoor areas filled with stimulating activities to a dedicated allotment where children can get hands-on with nature, there is always something new to explore. As a Level 3 Room Leader, you'll take the lead in making these experiences meaningful. You'll create an environment where children feel secure enough to be curious, confident enough to try new things, and supported to develop at their own pace. Alongside leading the day-to-day running of your room, you'll guide and motivate your team, sharing ideas and encouraging high-quality practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced early years professional who wants to make their mark while continuing to develop their leadership career. What We're Looking For • Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (or equivalent). • Previous experience within an early years setting. • Experience as a Room Leader, Deputy Room Leader, Senior Nursery Practitioner, or similar. • Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework and safeguarding requirements. • Confidence leading, supporting, and developing a room team. • Excellent communication and organisational skills. • A creative approach to early years education and a passion for learning through play. • Enthusiasm for outdoor learning and helping children connect with the natural world. What You'll Receive • Salary of up to £34,200 per year • 42.5-hour full-time contract • Discounted childcare • Sick pay scheme • Regular team events • Health and wellbeing programme • Training and development opportunities • Genuine opportunities for career progression • The chance to work within a Good Ofsted-rated nursery with fantastic outdoor learning environments Your Role • Take ownership of the day-to-day running of your room. • Lead and inspire your team to deliver consistently high standards of care and education. • Create engaging learning experiences based around children's individual interests and developmental needs. • Make the most of the nursery's indoor and outdoor environments, including its exciting play spaces and allotment. • Encourage children to develop confidence, curiosity, creativity, and independence. • Support and mentor practitioners, helping them grow within their roles. • Build strong relationships with children and their families. • Oversee observations and assessments to ensure every child's learning journey is effectively supported. • Maintain excellent standards of safeguarding, health and safety, and early years practice. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements, including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and verification of the right to work in the UK, in line with safeguarding responsibilities. Reference: WILL246911/DB INDCHI

Baby Room Leader – Bracknell, Berkshire, RG42 Lead a growing baby room within a small, close-knit, purpose-built nursery offering personalised childcare in a warm, nurturing and inspiring early years environment. Employment Type Full-time, permanent position working 40 hours per week, all year round. Salary £29,000–£31,000 per annum, dependent on experience + benefits. Pay & Benefits • Competitive salary of £29,000–£31,000 per annum. • Opportunity to shape and develop a growing baby room. • Small, supportive and close-knit nursery team. • Freshly prepared, balanced meals from an on-site qualified chef. • Free on-site parking. • Company pension. • Staff childcare discount. • Ongoing training and career development. • Management team committed to staff wellbeing. • No evening or weekend work. • Flexibility around working patterns, including the potential to work four longer days. • Purpose-built setting with well-equipped rooms and dedicated facilities for babies. Working Hours & Shift Pattern Full-time, permanent position working 40 hours per week, all year round. Based in Bracknell, Berkshire, RG42. • Monday-to-Friday nursery environment with no evening or weekend work. • The nursery operates between 7:30am and 6:00pm, Monday to Friday. • Flexibility may be available around working patterns. • A four-day pattern consisting of longer working days may be considered. • Work closely with the Nursery Manager and wider leadership team as the baby room develops. Job Description As a Baby Room Leader, you will lead the day-to-day delivery of high-quality childcare within a newly established, purpose-built nursery in Bracknell, Berkshire, RG42. This is an exciting nurseries & early years opportunity for an experienced practitioner who wants to influence the continued growth and future direction of a developing baby room. The nursery is a small, close-knit setting caring for up to 57 children each day, allowing practitioners to build strong relationships with individual children and their families. You will take responsibility for a calm and nurturing baby room for children aged from birth to two years. The room includes separate areas for mobile and non-mobile babies, a dedicated milk kitchen and direct access to an enclosed baby garden where younger children can safely explore the natural environment. You will support babies through consistent routines matched carefully to home life, purposeful play and learning experiences aligned with the EYFS. The nursery follows a child-centred, curiosity-led and nature-inspired approach to early years education. Children experience a balance of guided activities and self-initiated play, using natural materials and open-ended resources to support imagination, communication, physical development and emotional wellbeing. Key Responsibilities • Lead the day-to-day operation of the baby room, maintaining a calm, welcoming and well-organised environment. • Support, mentor and motivate practitioners, promoting consistent standards of childcare across the room. • Deliver nurturing and developmentally appropriate care for babies aged from birth to two years. • Plan and oversee engaging learning experiences in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage. • Use observations and assessments to understand children’s interests, monitor progress and inform planning. • Ensure safeguarding procedures, nursery policies and Ofsted requirements are consistently followed. • Support individual feeding, sleeping and care routines that reflect each child’s needs and home life. • Build positive relationships with parents and carers, communicating clearly about routines, wellbeing and development. • Maintain accurate records while ensuring the baby room and milk-preparation facilities meet high hygiene and operational standards. • Work collaboratively with the Nursery Manager and leadership team to develop the room as nursery occupancy grows. Requirements • Right to work: applicants must be able to demonstrate their current right to work in the UK. • Qualification: a full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification. • Enhanced DBS check: An up-to-date Enhanced DBS check, or willingness to obtain one before employment. • Experience level: previous Room Leader, Senior Practitioner or supervisory experience within a nursery or early years setting. • Specialism: practical experience caring for babies, supported by strong knowledge of the EYFS and safeguarding. • Capability: confidence leading, supporting and developing a team while maintaining accurate records and consistently high standards. • Soft skill: excellent communication, organisation and relationship-building skills. • Independence: able to take ownership of daily room operations while working collaboratively with nursery leadership. • Also suitable for: Nursery Room Leader, Early Years Room Leader, Baby Room Manager, Senior Nursery Practitioner, Senior Early Years Educator and Senior Room Leader. Company Culture As a Baby Room Leader, you will join a friendly, close-knit team within a new purpose-built nursery where every child is known as an individual. The smaller nursery environment allows practitioners to build meaningful relationships with children and families while providing personalised childcare in a warm, nurturing and inspiring setting. You'll be encouraged to create engaging learning experiences that support children's confidence, independence and development while working closely with colleagues who are committed to delivering high-quality early years education. Leadership places a strong emphasis on staff wellbeing, professional development and creating a positive working environment where your ideas and experience are genuinely valued. Apply Today This Baby Room Leader position offers the opportunity to lead a dedicated team, shape a growing room and develop your career within a supportive nursery. Flexible working patterns, including the potential to work four longer days, may also be considered. Your baby-room experience, leadership skills and commitment to outstanding early years practice will be valued. Apply today to take the next step in your early years career in Bracknell, Berkshire (RG42). Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so early interest is warmly encouraged. Contact Details Recruit by Nature George Francis George@recruitbynature.co.uk Direct Line: 0118 334 8424 WhatsApp: 07782217154

Room Leader Location: RG1, Reading Position: Full-Time, Permanent Salary: Competitive (dependent on qualifications and experience) Revive Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with a warm, nurturing and child-centred nursery in RG1, Reading, to recruit an experienced and passionate Room Leader. Essential Requirement: Applicants must hold a full and relevant Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education or Childcare. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic early years professional who is committed to delivering outstanding childcare and education. You will lead your room with confidence, supporting your team to provide high-quality learning experiences that encourage children's independence, curiosity and development. About the Role As a Room Leader, you will create a warm, stimulating and inclusive environment where children feel safe, valued and inspired to learn. You will lead your team by example, ensuring high standards of care, learning and safeguarding while building strong relationships with children, families and colleagues. Key Responsibilities * Lead and inspire a team of Early Years Practitioners within your room. * Create and maintain a high-quality learning environment. * Plan engaging, child-led learning opportunities that support each child's individual development. * Monitor children's progress and complete accurate observations and assessments. * Build positive, professional relationships with parents and carers through regular communication. * Support children's independence, confidence and emotional wellbeing. * Ensure the highest standards of safeguarding, health and safety, and wellbeing are maintained at all times. * Mentor and support colleagues, promoting continuous professional development. * Work collaboratively with the management team to maintain excellent standards across the setting. About You You will have: * A full and relevant Level 3 qualification (or above) in Early Years Education or Childcare (essential). * Previous experience as a Room Leader or Senior Early Years Practitioner. * A sound understanding of the EYFS framework and child development. * Knowledge of, or an interest in, the Montessori approach. * Excellent leadership, organisational and communication skills. * A warm, caring and positive attitude. * A genuine passion for supporting children to become confident, independent learners. * A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. What We Offer * A supportive and welcoming working environment. * Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development. * Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience. * The opportunity to join a dedicated team that values kindness, creativity and continuous improvement. * The chance to make a meaningful difference in children's early learning journeys. Safeguarding Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and safer recruitment procedures. How to Apply If you meet the essential qualification requirements and are ready to take the next step in your early years career, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your CV to Revive Recruitment along with a covering letter outlining why you are the right candidate for this opportunity