Room Leader Level 3

Location: Northampton

Contract: Permanent | Full-Time

Salary: Up to 14 an hour (negotiable)

About the Role

ACR Recruitment Training Ltd is delighted to be supporting a high-quality early years setting in the recruitment of a confident and dedicated Room Leader / Supervisor. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced childcare professional to take a leadership role within a supportive nursery environment. You will lead by example, ensuring the highest standards of care, education, safeguarding, and team performance, while creating a nurturing, stimulating space where children can learn, develop, and thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a positive role model to children and colleagues at all times.
• Implement and maintain daily routines within the room.
• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging educational programmes in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
• Take responsibility as a Key Person for a group of children, building strong relationships with parents and carers and supporting each child’s individual development.
• Prepare age-appropriate activities tailored to children’s developmental stages and learning needs.
• Observe, assess, and record children’s progress, identifying any concerns and reporting these to the SENCO or Management Team as required.
• Support children’s health, welfare, and emotional well-being at all times.
• Maintain a high-quality learning environment with stimulating displays, safe resources, and a clean, hazard-free setting.
• Work in collaboration with the SENCO and external agencies to implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs) where required.
• Ensure professional, thorough handovers with parents and carers at drop-off and collection times.

Health & Safety

• Attend to, record, and report all minor accidents and incidents in line with nursery policies and procedures.
• Respond appropriately to children who become unwell and ensure accurate documentation is completed.
• Carry out regular health and safety checks and risk assessments.
• Report damaged equipment or safety concerns immediately to senior staff.
• Ensure full compliance with safeguarding, health safety, and nursery policies at all times.

Leadership Operational Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and support staff within your room on a daily basis.
• Delegate tasks effectively and ensure high standards of practice across the team.
• Support the opening and closing of the nursery, ensuring security procedures are followed.
• Maintain accurate records for children, staff, and visitors.
• Ensure children are collected safely and in line with nursery collection policies.
• Liaise with the Nursery Manager, SENCO, and external professionals as required.
• Support students and apprentices with training and development.
• Contribute to achieving and maintaining a minimum Good Ofsted rating.
• Attend staff meetings, training sessions, parents evenings, and nursery events.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
• Support wider nursery operations, including practical and domestic duties when required.

Professional Development

• Reflect on personal practice and identify areas for development.
• Engage in ongoing training and professional learning.
• Stay up to date with EYFS guidance, safeguarding updates, and nursery policies.
• Contribute to continuous improvement across the room and wider setting.

What We’re Looking For

• Level 3 or above Early Years qualification (UK recognised essential).
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Sound knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding, and child development.
• Experience working in a supervisory or senior practitioner role (desirable).
• A warm, professional, and confident approach.
• Willingness to undergo an Enhanced DBS check.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

Why Apply Through ACR?

At ACR Recruitment Training Ltd, we take a personal and professional approach to recruitment. We work closely with reputable nurseries to ensure candidates are placed in roles that reflect their experience, leadership potential, and long-term career ambitions.

Ready to Apply?

If you’re a passionate early years professional looking to step into a leadership role, we’d love to hear from you. Call ACR Recruitment Training Ltd on ************.