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Nursery Room Leader

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Advertised by Odin Recruitment Group· Hiring school not disclosed· 📍 Leicester
  • Permanent
  • £28,000–£35,500
  • Posted 25 Jul 2026
  • Ref 26f582b9
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This Nursery Room Leader role is based in Leicester. The position is permanent and pays £28,000–£35,500.

Job summary

Salary
£28,000–£35,500
Location
Leicester
Contract
Permanent
Employer type
Recruitment agency
Advertised by
Odin Recruitment Group (recruitment agency)
Source
Adzuna feed
Job reference
5761254056

About the role

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

About Odin Recruitment Group

The hiring school is not disclosed on this advert. This vacancy is being managed by Odin Recruitment Group; contact the agency directly for further details about the school and role.

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Posted
25/07/2026
Last checked
28/07/2026
Job reference
26f582b9
Advertised by
Odin Recruitment Group
Original source
Adzuna feed · #5761254056
Expires
23/09/2026

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