Nursery Room Leader Claires Court School,
Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 3QE Competitive salary Full-time, 40 hours per week | 52 weeks per year Start date: November 2026 or January 2027 Claires Court
has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and
qualified Nursery Room Leader
to join our experienced Early Years team. Based at The Thicket in Maidenhead, you will work with children aged two to four in a new nursery setting surrounded by beautiful grounds alongside our Junior School. The Role As Nursery Room Leader,
you will take responsibility for the day-to-day running of your room. You will ensure children receive consistently high-quality care while creating a safe, welcoming and stimulating environment in which they can learn, develop and thrive. You will lead and support your staff team, organise resources effectively and build positive relationships with children, parents, carers and colleagues. Your responsibilities will include: Leading the day-to-day operation of your nursery room Deploying staff and resources effectively while maintaining appropriate ratios Planning and delivering stimulating, age-appropriate activities Creating a welcoming, inclusive and creatively presented learning environment Tailoring routines and activities to meet each child's individual needs Developing positive and appropriate bonds with your key children Taking responsibility for the welfare of all children within your room Leading observations and maintaining accurate development records, including through the Evidence Me app Supporting, coaching and developing other members of the nursery team Identifying training needs and opportunities for continuous improvement Building trusted relationships with parents and carers Following all safeguarding, child protection, health and safety and GDPR requirements About You We would love to hear from you if you are an experienced Room Leader or an enthusiastic Early Years professional ready to take the next step in your career. You must have: An NVQ Level 3 qualification in childcare or above Previous experience of working in an Early Years setting Good English and numeracy skills The ability to create safe, happy and stimulating play activities A supportive, responsive and collaborative approach Strong communication and leadership skills A clear commitment to children's welfare and safeguarding A good understanding of child protection responsibilities Why Join Claires Court? At Claires Court,
we aim to help every boy and girl develop the confidence, skills and self-belief needed to succeed in life. In return for your commitment, we offer a positive and supportive working environment, experienced colleagues and regular opportunities for professional development and training. Apply Today Closing date: 8.00am on Wednesday 21 October 2026 Applications will be considered as they are received, so early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date. Claires Court is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to complete the relevant safer recruitment checks.
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