Room Leader Jobs in England

Job Description Nursery Room Leader Level 3 – Up to £33,800 Join a nursery rated Good by Ofsted, delivering early years education and childcare in a well-established, thoughtfully designed setting. Located in a convenient area with excellent transport links, the nursery offers a spacious, modern environment and a well-resourced outdoor garden where children are encouraged to explore and develop with confidence. As Nursery Room Leader, you will oversee the daily running of your room, maintaining…

Job Description Room Leader - £30,000–£34,000 – Islington Daily life in this nursery centres on understanding each child as an individual, with learning shaped through observation, routine, and meaningful interaction. Thoughtfully arranged classrooms, a dedicated baby sleep room, and areas for messy and soft play create a setting where children can move naturally between activities. As a Room Leader, you’ll take ownership of your room, leading your team while staying closely involved in children’s development and building strong, consistent relationships with parents. Before You Apply • This role requires recent experience as a Room Leader or senior practitioner in a nursery. • A full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (or above) is essential. • You must be confident leading a room and making day-to-day decisions independently. Key Job Details • Salary: £30,000–£34,000 per annum • Contract: Permanent • Setting: Early Years Nursery • Location: Islington Why This Role Is Worth Considering • Clear structure with responsibility for your own room and team • Strong focus on individual child development and learning profiles • Purpose-built spaces designed for different types of play and learning • Generous annual leave including birthday day off • Discounted childcare and enhanced parental leave • Healthcare programme, bonus scheme, and meals provided on shift What You’ll Need • Level 3 Early Years qualification (or above) • Experience working as a Room Leader or similar senior role in a nursery • Strong understanding of EYFS and child development tracking • Ability to lead a small team and organise a room effectively • Confident communication with parents and colleagues What You’ll Do • Lead the daily running of your room, maintaining consistent routines • Plan and deliver activities aligned with EYFS and individual learning plans • Track and review each child’s development, maintaining accurate records • Build working relationships with parents through regular communication • Support and guide staff within the room to maintain quality standards • Ensure safeguarding, safety, and compliance requirements are met What Happens After You Apply Applications are reviewed as they come in. Suitable candidates will be contacted for an initial discussion. The process is straightforward, with clear communication throughout. Reference: WILL221100/SM INDCHI

Job Description Room Leader £28,700 per year | 40 Hours per Week | All Year Round We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Room Leader to join a welcoming and well-resourced nursery setting. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about early years education and ready to take on a leadership role within a supportive team. The nursery provides a thoughtfully designed environment where children are encouraged to learn through play, exploration, and meaningful experiences. With bright, calming indoor spaces and impressive outdoor areas offering free-flow access, the setting supports children's independence, creativity, and development every day. As Room Leader, you'll play a key role in leading your team, maintaining high standards, and creating a positive and engaging environment where children can thrive. What We're Looking For • Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (or equivalent). • Previous experience as a Room Leader , Senior Nursery Practitioner , or an experienced Nursery Practitioner ready to take the next step. • Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework and safeguarding requirements. • Excellent communication, organisation, and leadership skills. • A positive and supportive approach to mentoring colleagues. • A genuine passion for creating outstanding learning experiences for young children. What You'll Receive • £28,700 per year • Pension scheme • Wellbeing programme • Life assurance • Discounted childcare • Christmas closure • Ongoing training and professional development • Excellent opportunities for career progression • The chance to work in an inspiring nursery with exceptional indoor and outdoor learning environments Your Role • Lead the day-to-day running of your room, ensuring high standards of care and education. • Inspire, support, and mentor practitioners within your team. • Plan engaging activities that encourage children's curiosity, confidence, and development. • Observe, assess, and monitor children's progress in line with the EYFS framework. • Build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues. • Make the most of the nursery's exceptional indoor and outdoor environments to deliver creative learning opportunities. • Ensure safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery policies are consistently followed. • Work alongside the management team to continuously enhance the quality of the nursery. 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: WILL246311/DB INDCHI

Room Leader £28,700 per year | 40 Hours per Week | All Year Round We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Room Leader to join a welcoming and well-resourced nursery setting. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about early years education and ready to take on a leadership role within a supportive team. The nursery provides a thoughtfully designed environment where children are encouraged to learn through play, exploration, and meaningful experiences. With bright,…

Job Description Room Leader £29,300 per year | Level 3 | 40 Hours per Week This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Level 3 Room Leader to join a welcoming nursery where you'll have the freedom to lead your room, inspire your team, and help children build the confidence and skills they'll carry with them long after they leave nursery. Working closely with the wider management team, you'll play an important role in maintaining high standards of care and education while creating excitin…

Room Leader – Baby Room – Up to £32,500 Days in this nursery are shaped by play, curiosity, and consistent routines that support children at every stage of early development. Babies and young children spend time in well-organised rooms designed to encourage exploration, movement, and early learning. As the setting continues to expand, new opportunities are opening for experienced early years professionals to join the growing team. Before You Apply • This role requires recent experience working in a nursery, ideally within a baby room . • Applicants must hold a full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification . • You should be confident organising daily routines and guiding practitioners within a room. Key Job Details • Salary up to £32,500 , depending on experience • Full-time, all year round • Permanent contract • Baby Room Leader position Why This Role Is Worth Considering • Opportunity to lead the organisation of the baby room • Nursery environment centred on play-based learning and early development • Well-equipped rooms designed for different age groups • Discounted childcare for staff • Benefits portal with employee perks • Training and development opportunities • Pension scheme and sick pay • Regular team events What You’ll Need • Level 3 Early Years qualification (or equivalent) • Experience working in a nursery or early years setting • Good understanding of EYFS and safeguarding practices • Confidence organising routines and supporting a small team Desirable • Previous experience as a Room Leader or senior practitioner • Paediatric First Aid training • Experience working specifically with babies or under 2s What You’ll Do • Lead the daily organisation of the baby room and support consistent routines • Plan and deliver age-appropriate activities aligned with the EYFS framework • Observe and record babies’ development and learning progress • Maintain safeguarding, health, and safety standards within the room • Support and guide practitioners working in the baby room • Build positive relationships with parents and colleagues What Happens After You Apply Applications are reviewed and suitable candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview and a visit to the nursery. This gives you the opportunity to see the setting and discuss the Baby Room Leader role in more detail. Reference: WILL216701/DN-MW INDMW

Room Leader - £30,000–£34,000 – Islington Daily life in this nursery centres on understanding each child as an individual, with learning shaped through observation, routine, and meaningful interaction. Thoughtfully arranged classrooms, a dedicated baby sleep room, and areas for messy and soft play create a setting where children can move naturally between activities. As a Room Leader, you’ll take ownership of your room, leading your team while staying closely involved in children’s development …

Room Leader £29,300 per year | Level 3 | 40 Hours per Week This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Level 3 Room Leader to join a welcoming nursery where you'll have the freedom to lead your room, inspire your team, and help children build the confidence and skills they'll carry with them long after they leave nursery. Working closely with the wider management team, you'll play an important role in maintaining high standards of care and education while creating exciting, play-based le…

Room Leader (Level 3 Early Years) – Up to £31,000 As Room Leader, you’ll take responsibility for the day-to-day running of your room, guiding practitioners and ensuring children experience consistent, high-quality care and learning. You’ll spend most of your time in the room with the team, supporting practice, maintaining routines, and ensuring the environment reflects EYFS standards. Before You Apply This role requires recent experience as a Room Leader or Senior Practitioner. Applicants must …

Room Leader Up to £35,000 per annum | 40 hours per week A fantastic opportunity has become available for an experienced Room Leader to join a welcoming nursery designed to inspire creativity, confidence, and hands-on learning for children of all ages. The nursery features dedicated rooms tailored to each age group, alongside exciting sensory rooms and soft play areas that encourage exploration and development through play. Outdoors, children benefit from a well-equipped garden complete with a sandpit, gardening area, and plenty of engaging toys and activities, creating an environment where children can learn, discover, and thrive every day. This role is ideal for a passionate early years professional looking to lead a room within a supportive and child-focused setting. 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 and child-centred approach to childcare • Strong communication and leadership skills • Passion for supporting children’s learning and development What’s On Offer • Up to £35,000 per annum • Discounted childcare • Health and wellbeing programme • Onsite parking • Pension scheme • Supportive working environment Key Responsibilities • Leading a room and ensuring high-quality care and education • Planning and delivering engaging activities in line with EYFS • Creating a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment for children • Supporting children’s emotional, social, and developmental needs • Building positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues • Supporting and guiding team members within the room • Ensuring safeguarding and health & safety standards are consistently maintained How to Apply If you are an experienced Room Leader looking to join a supportive and engaging nursery environment, 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: WILL236086/TH INDCHI

Room Leader – Toddler Room Up to £32,000 per annum | Full-Time | All Year Round This vibrant, fun-filled nursery is part of a group of family-run nurseries with a sense of community at its heart. With bright, beautifully designed rooms, dedicated play areas, a vegetable patch, messy play spaces, and plenty of room for little ones to explore and discover. They are now looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Room Leader to take the helm of their busy Toddler Room and help create magical learning moments for their youngest explorers. What They Are Looking For • Level 3 Early Years qualification or above - essential • Experience as a Room Leader or Senior Practitioner within a nursery setting - essential • Confident leading a toddler room with a strong understanding of this age group's developmental needs • Enthusiastic, creative, and passionate about delivering outstanding early years care • A team player who fits naturally into a fun, family-feel environment What's on Offer • Up to £32,000 per annum • Health insurance • Discounted childcare • Company pension scheme • On-site parking • Wellbeing programme • Annual leave increasing with service • Part of a supportive, family-run nursery group Key Responsibilities • Leading the Toddler Room, creating a nurturing, stimulating environment where children feel safe to explore and grow • Planning and delivering engaging activities across all areas - from messy play to outdoor learning and the vegetable patch • Observing and tracking children's development in line with EYFS, sharing progress with families • Supporting, mentoring, and motivating your room team on a day-to-day basis • Building warm, trusting relationships with children, parents, and colleagues • Working closely with the nursery management team to maintain high standards throughout How to Apply If you hold a Level 3 or above and have experience as a Room Leader or Senior Practitioner, we'd 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: WILL227306/DB INDACC

Room Leader – Horsham, West Sussex (RH13) Join a warm and welcoming Nursery where you’ll lead a vibrant early years room and help children thrive through inspiring, play-based learning. Employment Type Permanent, Full-Time (40 hours per week, Monday to Friday) Salary £29,000 &8211; £31,000 per annum (dependent on experience) benefits Pay & Benefits Generous annual leave allowance plus bank holidays Paid CPD and ongoing training to support your professional developme…

Job Description Nursery Room Leader (Level 3) - Up to £29,500 | 40 Hours per week | All Year Round We’re recruiting an experienced Nursery Room Leader (Level 3) to join a nurturing, home from home nursery. This setting is thoughtfully designed around the child. Each age group has its own dedicated room, carefully planned to reflect the seven areas of learning, with a strong focus on learning through play. The nursery also benefits from an all-seasons outdoor play area, giving children the freed…

Job Description Room Leader Up to £29,600 per year | Level 3 | 40 Hours per Week This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Level 3 Room Leader to join an award-winning, Good Ofsted-rated nursery where outdoor learning is just as important as what's taught indoors. Purpose-built to inspire young minds, the nursery provides bright, engaging learning environments alongside impressively large outdoor spaces designed to encourage curiosity and adventure. Children enjoy daily access to mud kitchens, vegetable patches, and a dedicated Forest School, creating endless opportunities to investigate, imagine, and develop a love of the natural world. As Room Leader, you'll have the opportunity to shape children's learning experiences while leading and supporting your team. You'll create an environment where children feel confident to explore, practitioners feel motivated to succeed, and families feel welcomed and valued from the moment they walk through the door. What We're Looking For • Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (or equivalent). • Previous experience as a Room Leader , Deputy Room Leader , or an experienced Senior Nursery Practitioner ready to step into a leadership role. • Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework and safeguarding requirements. • Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills. • A passion for outdoor learning and creating inspiring play experiences. • A positive and supportive approach to leading a team. What You'll Receive • Salary of up to £29,600 per year • Day off on your birthday • Pension scheme • Discounted childcare • Benefits portal • Health and wellbeing package • Sick pay scheme • Ongoing training and professional development • Opportunity to work for an award-winning nursery group • Excellent career progression opportunities Your Role • Lead the day-to-day running of your room, maintaining exceptional standards of care and education. • Inspire, mentor, and support practitioners to deliver engaging learning experiences. • Plan activities that encourage children's curiosity, creativity, and independence. • Make full use of the nursery's outstanding outdoor facilities, including the Forest School, mud kitchens, and vegetable gardens. • Monitor children's progress and ensure their individual learning journeys are well supported. • Build strong relationships with children, families, and colleagues. • Promote a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment where every child can flourish. • Ensure safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery policies are consistently followed. 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: WILL247673/TH INDCHI

Job Description Room Leader £29,000 per year | Level 3 | 40 Hours per Week We are looking for a passionate and experienced Level 3 Room Leader to join our client’s friendly team. Every space has been thoughtfully designed to encourage children to learn through play, with bright, inviting rooms that spark creativity and a spacious, well-equipped outdoor area filled with high-quality resources that make every day an adventure. Whether children are building, creating, exploring, or simply enjoying the freedom to play outdoors, the nursery provides an environment where curiosity is celebrated and independence is encouraged. As Room Leader, you'll have the opportunity to shape these experiences while leading a supportive team and creating a room where children feel happy, confident, and excited to learn. 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 , or an experienced Senior Nursery Practitioner ready to take the next step. • Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework and safeguarding requirements. • Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills. • A passion for creating engaging learning environments that inspire creativity and exploration. • A positive and supportive approach to developing both children and colleagues. What You'll Receive • £29,000 per year • Pension scheme • Ongoing training and professional development • Life assurance • Paid DBS check • Long service awards • Competitive annual leave • Wellbeing programme • Opportunity to work within a Good Ofsted-rated nursery that values creativity, exploration, and continuous development Your Role • Lead the day-to-day running of your room, ensuring exceptional standards of care and education. • Inspire, support, and mentor your team to deliver outstanding early years practice. • Plan engaging learning experiences that promote creativity, curiosity, and independence. • Make full use of the nursery's spacious indoor and outdoor environments to support children's learning and development. • Build positive relationships with children and their families, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. • Monitor children's progress through observations and assessments, ensuring every child is supported to achieve their full potential. • Create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment where children can thrive. • Ensure safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery policies are consistently followed. 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: WILL246410/AZ INDCHI

Room Leader £29,000 per year | Level 3 | 40 Hours per Week We are looking for a passionate and experienced Level 3 Room Leader to join our client’s friendly team. Every space has been thoughtfully designed to encourage children to learn through play, with bright, inviting rooms that spark creativity and a spacious, well-equipped outdoor area filled with high-quality resources that make every day an adventure. Whether children are building, creating, exploring, or simply enjoying the freedom to play outdoors, the nursery provides an environment where curiosity is celebrated and independence is encouraged. As Room Leader, you'll have the opportunity to shape these experiences while leading a supportive team and creating a room where children feel happy, confident, and excited to learn. 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 , or an experienced Senior Nursery Practitioner ready to take the next step. • Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework and safeguarding requirements. • Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills. • A passion for creating engaging learning environments that inspire creativity and exploration. • A positive and supportive approach to developing both children and colleagues. What You'll Receive • £29,000 per year • Pension scheme • Ongoing training and professional development • Life assurance • Paid DBS check • Long service awards • Competitive annual leave • Wellbeing programme • Opportunity to work within a Good Ofsted-rated nursery that values creativity, exploration, and continuous development Your Role • Lead the day-to-day running of your room, ensuring exceptional standards of care and education. • Inspire, support, and mentor your team to deliver outstanding early years practice. • Plan engaging learning experiences that promote creativity, curiosity, and independence. • Make full use of the nursery's spacious indoor and outdoor environments to support children's learning and development. • Build positive relationships with children and their families, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. • Monitor children's progress through observations and assessments, ensuring every child is supported to achieve their full potential. • Create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment where children can thrive. • Ensure safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery policies are consistently followed. 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: WILL246410/AZ INDCHI

Room Leader Up to £29,600 per year | Level 3 | 40 Hours per Week This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Level 3 Room Leader to join an award-winning, Good Ofsted-rated nursery where outdoor learning is just as important as what's taught indoors. Purpose-built to inspire young minds, the nursery provides bright, engaging learning environments alongside impressively large outdoor spaces designed to encourage curiosity and adventure. Children enjoy daily access to mud kitchens, vegetable patches, and a dedicated Forest School, creating endless opportunities to investigate, imagine, and develop a love of the natural world. As Room Leader, you'll have the opportunity to shape children's learning experiences while leading and supporting your team. You'll create an environment where children feel confident to explore, practitioners feel motivated to succeed, and families feel welcomed and valued from the moment they walk through the door. What We're Looking For • Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (or equivalent). • Previous experience as a Room Leader , Deputy Room Leader , or an experienced Senior Nursery Practitioner ready to step into a leadership role. • Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework and safeguarding requirements. • Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills. • A passion for outdoor learning and creating inspiring play experiences. • A positive and supportive approach to leading a team. What You'll Receive • Salary of up to £29,600 per year • Day off on your birthday • Pension scheme • Discounted childcare • Benefits portal • Health and wellbeing package • Sick pay scheme • Ongoing training and professional development • Opportunity to work for an award-winning nursery group • Excellent career progression opportunities Your Role • Lead the day-to-day running of your room, maintaining exceptional standards of care and education. • Inspire, mentor, and support practitioners to deliver engaging learning experiences. • Plan activities that encourage children's curiosity, creativity, and independence. • Make full use of the nursery's outstanding outdoor facilities, including the Forest School, mud kitchens, and vegetable gardens. • Monitor children's progress and ensure their individual learning journeys are well supported. • Build strong relationships with children, families, and colleagues. • Promote a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment where every child can flourish. • Ensure safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery policies are consistently followed. 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: WILL247673/TH INDCHI

Are you looking for an exciting Room Leader role in a unique Early Years environment based in Surrey? We are looking for an experienced and passionate Room Leader to join the team in Leatherhead, Surrey. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a high-quality early year's provider, offering a nurturing, engaging, and stimulating environment where children can learn, play, and grow. You will provide a high standard of care and education to the children placed within our care. We are also looking for candidates who are keen for career progression and move into management positions. Roles and Responsibilities: • Plan and deliver activities that meet children's developmental needs • Provide a safe, nurturing, stimulating environment in line with EYFS standards • Monitor, record, and celebrate milestones in children's development • Communicate effectively with families to build strong relationships • Lead and support colleagues to maintain high-quality care and learning • Ensure compliance with safeguarding and child protection policies • Provide a rich and enabling environment for all learners The successful Nursery Room Leader will be required to: • Full & relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification – essential • Previous experience in an Early Years setting (ideally as a Room Leader, experienced Nursery Practitioner or Early Years Educator) • Strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding, and child protection • Excellent communication skills and a passion for early childhood education • A commitment to delivering the highest standards of care Company Benefits: • Competitive salary – up to £31,500 • 22 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service) • Staff childcare discount • PerkBox – exclusive discounts & wellness perks • Medical cashback plan (covering you & up to 4 children) • Life insurance & pension scheme • Company-funded social events When you register with Winner, you will be assigned a specialist consultant who has been working in education for over 13 years and will be able to guide and support you through your assignments. If you are interested in our Nursery Room Leader role in Leatherhead or would like more information on how Winner Education can support your supply teaching journey, please contact Dan on 0121 353 1661 - option 7. Winner Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and provide satisfactory references, including one from their most recent employer.

Job Description Level 3 Room Leader £28,000–£30,000 per year | 40 Hours per Week As a Level 3 Room Leader, you'll take the lead in creating an inspiring environment where children are encouraged to explore their interests, develop independence, and build the skills they need for the future. Alongside supporting children's individual learning journeys, you'll guide and motivate your room team, ensuring consistently high standards of care and education. Every room has been carefully designed with…

Level 3 Room Leader £28,000–£30,000 per year | 40 Hours per Week As a Level 3 Room Leader, you'll take the lead in creating an inspiring environment where children are encouraged to explore their interests, develop independence, and build the skills they need for the future. Alongside supporting children's individual learning journeys, you'll guide and motivate your room team, ensuring consistently high standards of care and education. Every room has been carefully designed with age-appropriate…

Revive Education are currently looking to recruit a Room Leader for a lovely nursery in Hounslow. As a Room Leader (Baby Room / PreSchool), you will lead the day-to-day running of a nurturing, safe, and engaging environment for children. You will support the team to deliver high-quality early years provision, build strong parent partnerships, and ensure practice aligns with statutory requirements and best practice. Salary * £27,000–£28,500 per year (dependant on experience) Working Hours * 40 h…

Room Leader Key Information Location : Winterbourne Earls, Wiltshire, United Kingdom Wiltshire Sp4 6HA Contract Type : Full-time Contract Length : Permanent Salary : £13.78 - £14.25 (£28,882.88 - £29,868.00 full time equivalent salary 40 hours per week all year round) Benefits: Birthday Off, 6 fully paid sick days, Cashback Healthcare Plan, Retail Discounts, Recognition & Reward, 50 % Childcare Discount, 24/7 Virtual GP Access, 24/7 Counselling Support, Discounted gym Membership, Personal Financial Advisor Access, Pension Discovery, Learning platform Access Join the Kindred Family – A Place to Grow, Thrive, and Make a Difference Are you passionate about early years education, supporting children's development and leading a team? At Kindred, we believe work should be more than just a job – it should be a place where you feel valued, supported, and inspired every day. Due to a new opportunity, we’re excited to welcome a Room Leader to our friendly and dedicated team in Winterbourne Earls, Wiltshire, United Kingdom . Whether you’re just starting out or looking for your next professional step, this role offers the chance to be part of a warm, inclusive environment where 91.71% of our team would recommend us as a great place to work. What You’ll Need Essential : Strong written and verbal communication skills Excellent organisational ability and attention to detail Provide outstanding customer service Have good time management, meeting deadlines Hold a full and relevant Early Years Level 3 Childcare Qualification or higher Desirable : Previous experience of leading a team Current paediatric first aid certificate Safeguarding and child protection training (although full training will be given) Current food hygiene certificate What You’ll Be Doing As a Room Leader, you will: To support the Manager and fellow Room Leaders to ensure the highest standards of Early Years care and education across the setting To maintain an organised, safe and stimulating room environment To keep accurate records and ensure procedures are followed within the room To help build and maintain a reputation as the setting of choice in the area for both children and employees To model and monitor best practice in accordance with regulatory guidelines To support and inspire your team of practitioners To aid with the induction of new team members, welcoming them into the Kindred family Why Join Kindred? At Kindred, we’re more than a nursery group – we’re a family . Supportive Culture – Our nurseries are built on strong relationships, teamwork, and a genuine sense of belonging. Career Development – Whether you're an apprentice or a seasoned professional, we offer clear progression pathways, structured training, and mentorship. Work-Life Balance – Enjoy structured working hours, flexible shift options, and hybrid roles (where applicable). Competitive Pay & Benefits – We regularly benchmark our salaries and offer generous benefits including bonuses, pensions, and paid leave. Award-Winning Family – Join a company that values recognition, personal growth, and team success. Our Recruitment Process Interviews : Rolling Interviews Expected Start Date : ASAP Our process includes: • A video interview followed by a face-to-face interview with a stay and play at the nursery • ‘Stay and Play’ session to observe you working with children *fully supervised • Background checks, References, DBS, Qualification Verification will be carried out in accordance with our Safer Recruitment Policy Ready to Start Your Kindred Journey? To apply for the Room Leader position with us, please click the " Quick Apply " button and submit your CV and a short cover letter explaining your interest in the role. We aim to respond to all applicants within 2–5 working days . Thank you for considering a career with Kindred! As part of our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in our care, the successful candidate is expected to undergo an enhanced DBS check IND 1 ROL

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

Room Leader - Fantastic Private Nursery in Fulham | September 2026 Start Are you an experienced Early Years professional looking to take the next step in your childcare career? Do you hold a Level 3 qualification in Early Years and have experience leading a team within a nursery setting? Are you looking to join a warm, welcoming, and highly respected private nursery that genuinely values its staff, offers excellent benefits, and provides clear career progression opportunities? Academics is prou…