At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a room in our nursery, planning and delivering engaging learning experiences for children.
- Company: Join Dots & Tots Nurseries, where we nurture young minds in a supportive community.
- Benefits: Full-time role with opportunities for professional development and a positive work environment.
- Other info: Be part of a dedicated team focused on continuous improvement and child wellbeing.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while fostering their love of learning.
- Qualifications: Experience in early years education and strong leadership skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 28000 - 29000 £ per year.
Company Description
At Dots & Tots Nurseries, we provide nurturing, high-quality early years education within our local communities, ensuring every child receives the best possible start in life.
We create welcoming environments where children feel safe, valued, and motivated to explore, play, and learn.
As a smaller nursery group, we focus on building genuine relationships with children and families and work closely with parents to support each child’s confidence, independence, and love of learning.
Our team is committed to continual improvement, investing in staff development, learning environments, curriculum, nutrition, and safeguarding.
Our vision is to help children thrive, support families, and offer a strong foundation for every child’s future.
Role Description
The Room Leader is a full-time, on-site role based at our Leicester nursery, responsible for the day-to-day leadership and organisation of a designated room.
This includes planning, delivering, and evaluating age-appropriate learning experiences that follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and reflect each child’s individual needs and interests.
The Room Leader will supervise and support practitioners, model high-quality interactions, and ensure consistent standards of care, safety, and safeguarding.
Daily tasks include maintaining accurate observations and records, liaising with parents and carers, managing room routines, and contributing to a positive, inclusive environment.
The role also involves collaborating with the wider nursery team on curriculum development, continuous improvement, and maintaining a well‑resourced, engaging setting.
Qualifications
- Strong early years practice, including knowledge of EYFS, child development, and creating play‑based learning experiences.
- Leadership and team‑working skills, with experience supervising staff, delegating tasks, and supporting professional development.
- Excellent communication and partnership skills for working with children, families, colleagues, and external professionals.
- Commitment to safeguarding, health and safety, and inclusive practice, ensuring all children’s wellbeing and equal opportunities.
- Organisational skills for managing room routines, record‑keeping, observations, and planning for individual and group needs.
- Relevant childcare qualification (e. g., Level 3 or above in Early Years/Education) and experience in a nursery or early years setting.
- Ability to reflect on practice, respond to feedback, and contribute to ongoing improvement in curriculum and environment.
- First aid training, safeguarding certification, and experience supporting children with diverse needs are highly beneficial.
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Room Leader in Leicester employer: Dots & Tots Nursery Ltd
At Dots & Tots Nurseries, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values the growth and development of our staff. Our nurturing work culture fosters strong relationships among team members and families, while our commitment to continual improvement ensures that you will have ample opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment. Located in Leicester, our smaller nursery group allows for a close-knit community where your contributions directly impact the lives of children and their families, making your role as Room Leader both meaningful and rewarding.
