Room Leader

Room Leader – Preschool Room
Witham, Essex
£23,712 – £25,688pa
Job Summary
We are currently working with a nursery who are seeking a dedicated and experienced professional to lead their over 3\’s room at their nursery in Witham, Essex. This role offers an excellent work-life balance, with a four-day workweek totaling 38 hours, and a consistent day off each week. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality education, care, and assessment for children while ensuring a safe and stimulating environment.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead the over 3\’s room, ensuring high standards of teaching, learning, assessment, and care for all children.
• Maintain a safe, caring, and stimulating environment both indoors and outdoors, in line with Ofsted requirements.
• Develop strong partnerships with parents and carers to foster involvement in their child\’s development.
• Support and manage nursery practitioners within your room, providing guidance and ensuring adherence to policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with other professionals in the local area to benefit children and families.
• Ensure the nursery meets all regulatory requirements, including child protection, safety protocols, and emergency response.
• Support the planning and implementation of activities that help children achieve early learning goals.
• Participate in the key person system, exchanging information about children\’s progress with parents.
• Undertake additional duties as required to support the nursery\’s aims and objectives.

Requirements

• Minimum NVQ Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education.
• At least 3 years of recent experience in a nursery setting, ideally in a senior position.
• Strong knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and current Ofsted statutory guidance.
• Proven experience in implementing high-quality learning opportunities.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Paediatric First Aid certification.
• A calm, caring nature with a commitment to quality and a creative approach to problem-solving.
• Reliable, flexible, and with a good sense of humor.

Benefits

• Attractive working hours with a consistent day off each week.
• Comprehensive Staff CPD and wellbeing programs.
• In-house management and leadership training.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Beautiful, well-resourced classrooms and play areas.
• Comprehensive induction program, including First Aid qualification.
• Company pension scheme.
• Health and wellbeing program.
• On-site parking.
• Worker referral program.

Job Details

• Job Type: Permanent
• Expected Hours: 38 per week, four-day workweek
• Schedule: Day shift

If you would like to join the team in Witham, Essex, and enjoy a supportive working environment where your professional growth and wellbeing are prioritised, all while making a positive impact on the lives of young children, please do not hesitate to apply.