At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a nursery room, delivering exceptional early years education and inspiring your team.
- Company: Fennies, a vibrant nursery committed to high-quality care and education.
- Benefits: Competitive salary up to £33,000, bonuses, free meals, and 20+ days annual leave.
- Other info: Join a diverse team with great career progression and community events.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in early years education and strong knowledge of EYFS and child development.
The predicted salary is between 33000 - 33000 £ per year.
Benefits
- Potential to earn a further £1,500 in bonus
- 4‑day or 5‑day working week available
- Competitive salary up to £33,000 annual
- Up to £1,500 performance‑related bonus
- Mentoring and support
- Talent mapping to support your progression
- 20 days annual leave, increasing by 1 per year of service (up to 25) plus bank holidays
- Free daily meals from the Fennies Café
Community & Culture
- Regular leadership forums and networking
- Summer BBQs, Christmas events and company celebrations
- Recognition and reward through the Fennies Club long‑service awards
About the Role
As a Room Leader you will lead your room to deliver exceptional early years education while creating a positive and inspiring environment for children and your team.
Key Responsibilities
- 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
What We’re Looking For
- You will bring a confident, caring leadership style and a passion for early years education.
- Strong knowledge of EYFS, Birth to 5 Matters and child development
- Experience working in an early years setting, ideally as a room leader
- 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
Employer Commitments
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 employer: Fennies Day Nurseries Ltd
Fennies is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and professional growth of its staff, offering competitive salaries, performance-related bonuses, and a supportive work culture. With a focus on community and celebration, employees enjoy regular events and recognition for their contributions, alongside opportunities for mentorship and career progression in a nurturing environment dedicated to early years education.
