At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a creative room for children, guiding their learning and development.
- Company: Join an award-winning nursery group focused on child-led learning.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave, international training trips, and wellness support.
- Other info: Opportunities for career progression and collaboration with professional artists.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in children's lives while nurturing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in Early Years, passion for child development, and team spirit.
Little Barn Owls Forest and Farm School Nurseries | Full time
Nursery Room Leader
Horsham, United Kingdom | Posted on 07/08/2026
Little Barn Owls Nursery – Horsham, West Sussex
£29,000–£36,000 per year
Full-Time | Permanent
Join an Award-Winning Nursery Group
Little Barn Owls Nursery Group was recently crowned Nursery World’s 2024 Winner for Enabling Environments— and we’re growing.
This is your opportunity to join aReggio Emilia-inspired Forest & Farm School nursery where creativity, nature and child-led learning are at the heart of everything we do.
The Role
As aRoom Leader, you’ll lead your own room and guide daily learning experiences for children aged 6 months to 5 years.
This is a hands‑on, creative role with real leadership impact.
You will:
- Lead and manage your room team to deliver outstanding childcare
- Plan and deliver engaging, age‑appropriate activities
- Mentor and motivate team members
- Create a safe, nurturing and inspiring environment
- Build strong relationships with children and families
- Take responsibility for key children (observations & documentation)
- Reflect regularly to improve outcomes
- Work closely with leadership to exceed EYFS standards
What We’re Looking For
- Experience in an Early Years setting (leadership experience desirable)
- Strong knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding
- Passion for child development and outdoor learning
- Positive, proactive and team‑focused mindset
- Interest in the Reggio Emilia approach (training provided if needed)
Training & Development
After successful completion of your 3-month induction, you’ll enrol onto ourLittle Barn Owls Training Academy, including:
- Dedicated mentor support
- International CPD opportunities
- Collaboration with professional Atelieristas (artists)
We are passionate about progression and developing future leaders.
What We Offer
- Salary up to£36,000
- All-expenses-paid international CPD trips
- 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
- Seasonal bonuses & long‑service rewards
- Employee wellbeing programme, EAP & healthcare cash plan
- Option to buy/sell annual leave
- Clear career progression within an award‑winning group
- Work alongside professional artists in dedicated creative studios
Working Hours
- Monday–Friday between 7:30am–6:00pm
- Full-time only
- Term-time or school-hour roles not available
- Enhanced DBS and references required
- Committed to safeguarding children and staff
- Equal opportunities employer
Nursery Room Leader - £1000 welcome bonus! in Horsham employer: Little Barn Owls Forest and Farm School Nurseries
Little Barn Owls Nursery is an exceptional employer, offering a nurturing and creative environment where you can lead and inspire young minds. With a strong commitment to employee development through our Training Academy and international CPD opportunities, we ensure that our staff grow alongside the children they care for. Enjoy competitive salaries, generous annual leave, and the chance to work in a Reggio Emilia-inspired setting that values creativity and child-led learning.
Contact Details:
Little Barn Owls Forest and Farm School Nurseries Recruitment Team
