At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team to create fun and engaging experiences for toddlers.
- Company: Join Nurtured Childcare, a multi-award winning nursery group.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, tailored training, career progression, and staff events.
- Other info: Supportive management and opportunities for additional qualifications.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on young lives while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Level 3 Early Years qualification and experience with children under 2.
The predicted salary is between 28641 - 29307 £ per year.
Lead, Inspire & Shape Young Futures – Join Nurtured Childcare as a Room Leader!
Passionate about early years? Ready to take the next step in your childcare career?
At Nurtured Childcare, we’re looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Room Leader to join our Shiregreen nursery.
If you’re passionate about creating outstanding experiences for children, supporting your team and developing the next generation of early years leaders, we’d love to hear from you!
Room Leader
Why Join Nurtured Childcare?
At Nurtured Childcare, we believe incredible childcare starts with incredible people.
Our children learn through outstanding play, creativity and engaging experiences, and our practitioners are at the heart of making this possible.
We’re a growing nursery group that invests in our people through tailored training, development opportunities and genuine career progression.
This role is the perfect stepping stone towards a senior leadership position while still allowing you to enjoy the fun, creativity and adventure of working directly with children every day.
The Role
As a Room Leader at our Shiregreen nursery, you’ll take responsibility for leading and supporting a team of practitioners and apprentices, while ensuring your key children receive the highest standard of care, learning and development.
- You’ll Have The Opportunity To
- Lead and supervise a team of practitioners and apprentices within your room.
- Support your team to deliver outstanding play, activities and learning experiences.
- Identify knowledge and development gaps within your team and work with the Nursery Manager to provide appropriate training and support.
- Keep reporting, records and documentation accurate, up to date and appropriately filed.
- Participate in and lead staff training, meetings, workshops and open days.
- Create an enabling and stimulating environment where children can flourish.
- Build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
- Promote children’s wellbeing, development and individual needs.
- Ensure all safeguarding policies and procedures are followed at all times.
- Report any safeguarding concerns or breaches immediately to the Designated Safeguarding Lead.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced early years practitioner who is ready to take on greater responsibility and begin developing their leadership skills.
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who brings confidence, enthusiasm and a genuine passion for supporting both children and colleagues.
Essential
- Level 3 Early Years qualification.
- At least 1 year’s experience working in a day nursery with children under 2.
- Experience supporting or leading other practitioners.
- Strong communication and organisational skills.
- A commitment to safeguarding and high standards of care.
- Ability to create a positive, nurturing and stimulating environment for children.
- A proactive approach to supporting colleagues and identifying development opportunities.
Our Values
The people who thrive at Nurtured Childcare share our core values
- We Keep Our Pinky Promises
- We Think Outside the Box
- We Go to Infinity & Beyond
- Curiosity Fuels Our Ability to Learn & Grow
- We Celebrate Unique Journeys
- We Change the World, One Smile at a Time
- What We Can Offer You
- 40-hour working week with paid breaks.
- Excellent local transport links.
- Parking available nearby.
- Tailored training and professional development plans.
- Opportunities to gain additional qualifications.
- Genuine career progression towards senior leadership roles.
- Supportive and experienced management team.
- Company benefits and staff incentives.
- Regular staff events and socials.
- The opportunity to attend our glamorous annual staff awards night.
Ready to Join Us?
If you’re an experienced early years practitioner ready to take the next step in your career and help develop both children and future Room Leaders, we’d love to hear from you.
Nurtured Childcare is a multi-award winning group of nurseries operating across the North of England.
Our team of early years specialists deliver nurturing childcare and education that includes a varied programme of activities, inspiring children as they grow and develop.
A place to be unique.
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Toddler Room Leader in Sheffield employer: Nurtured Childcare
Nurtured Childcare is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture where staff are valued and supported in their professional growth. With tailored training plans and excellent career progression opportunities, you can thrive in your role as a Room Leader while enjoying the benefits of a newly renovated nursery environment in Wakefield. Join us for a rewarding experience that includes competitive pay, additional qualifications, and the chance to celebrate your achievements at our annual staff awards night.
