At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a nursery room, inspire your team, and create engaging learning experiences for children.
- Company: Fennies, a nurturing environment where children and educators thrive.
- Benefits: Competitive salary up to £33,000, performance bonus, free meals, and 20+ days leave.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to creating inclusive learning environments.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact on children's early experiences while growing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in early years education, strong knowledge of EYFS, and excellent communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 27185 - 29120 £ per year.
Bonus: Potential to earn a further £1,500 in bonus.
4-day or 5-day working week available. Lead in our Explorer, Discover, Creator or Inventor rooms where children, educators and families thrive. At Fennies, our Room Leaders play a key role in creating exceptional early years environments. You’ll lead your room with confidence, inspire your team and ensure every child receives outstanding care and education. If you’re an experienced early years professional ready to take the next step in your leadership journey, this is your opportunity to have a meaningful impact.
Competitive salary and bonus:
- Up to £33,000 annual salary
- Up to £1,500 performance-related bonus
- Mentoring and support
- Talent mapping to support your progression
- Wellbeing and Lifestyle benefits
- 20 days annual leave, increasing by 1 per year of service (up to 25) plus bank holidays
- Free daily meals from the Fennies Café
About the Role:
As a Room Leader, you’ll lead your room to deliver exceptional early years education while creating a positive and inspiring environment for children and your team. You will:
- Lead the day-to-day running of your room, ensuring high-quality care and education
- Inspire and support your team to deliver outstanding early years practice
- Plan and implement engaging learning experiences in line with EYFS and Birth to 5 Matters
- Build strong partnerships with families and maintain open communication
- Act as a role model for best practice, supporting team development through guidance and feedback
- Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health and safety and compliance
- Monitor children’s progress and support their individual learning journeys
This role offers the opportunity to grow your leadership skills while making a meaningful difference in children’s early experiences.
What we’re looking for:
You’re a confident and caring early years professional who enjoys leading others and creating an inspiring learning environment. You will have:
- Strong knowledge of EYFS, Birth to 5 Matters and child development
- Experience of working in an early years setting, ideally as a room leader role
- A track record of delivering high standards of care and education
- Experience of strong practice as a Key Person and in implementing safeguarding, health and safety, first aid and critical care policies
- Strong organisational, communication and teamwork skills
- GCSE Maths and English (Grade 4/C or above); or equivalent
Most importantly, you will bring energy, empathy and ambition to create a room where children and educators thrive.
EEO statement:
At Fennies, we celebrate diversity and believe inclusive teams create stronger learning environments for children. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.
Safeguarding:
Fennies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and provide proof of identity. In line with Safer Recruitment guidance, online searches (including social media) may be conducted for shortlisted candidates.
Nursery Room Leader in Maidenhead employer: Fennies Day Nurseries Ltd
Fennies is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and wellbeing of its staff, offering a competitive salary of up to £33,000 along with performance-related bonuses and comprehensive benefits. Our nurturing work culture fosters collaboration and creativity, allowing Room Leaders to inspire their teams while making a meaningful impact on children's early education. With opportunities for professional development and a commitment to inclusivity, Fennies is the ideal place for passionate early years professionals to thrive.
