Room Leader

Nursery Room Leader – 40 Hours – £30,500 A warm, well-run nursery with cosy learning spaces and a beautiful garden is ready for a confident Nursery Room Leader to take ownership of a room and shape it as their own. This full-time role (40 hours, 8:00am–6:00pm) offers responsibility - leading a small team, setting standards, and creating a calm, engaging space where children thrive every day. Before You Apply • This role requires a full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification . • You must have recent experience working within a nursery and be confident leading practice. • This position is NOT suitable for unqualified applicants . Key Job Details • £30,500 per year • 40 hours per week • Shifts between 8:00am–6:00pm • Full-time, permanent contract • Private day nursery setting Why This Role Is Worth Considering • Responsibility for your own room with autonomy in daily organisation • Thorough induction and structured handover • Ongoing training and development • Heavily discounted childcare • Day off for your birthday • Long service awards • Wellbeing support programme • Regular team events What You’ll Need • Full and relevant Level 3 qualification in Early Years • Proven experience working within a nursery setting • Experience leading or deputising within a room • Strong understanding of EYFS and safeguarding requirements • Confidence managing routines, ratios, and staff performance Desirable • Paediatric First Aid What You’ll Do • Lead the day-to-day running of your nursery room • Plan and oversee age-appropriate activities in line with EYFS • Supervise and support room staff, setting clear expectations • Maintain accurate observations and learning records • Ensure safeguarding, health and safety standards are consistently met • Communicate effectively with parents regarding progress and routines What Happens After You Apply Suitable applicants will be contacted for a short initial conversation. Successful candidates will be invited to attend an interview and nursery visit. Reference: WILL220175/DB INDCHI