At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a nursery room, planning activities and nurturing children's development.
- Company: Join a high-quality early years provider in Leatherhead.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 22 days holiday, childcare discounts, and wellness perks.
- Other info: Enjoy ongoing training, funded qualifications, and a supportive work environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on children's lives while growing your career.
- Qualifications: Must have Level 3 Early Years qualification and relevant experience.
Salary: Up to £31,500 per year (depending on qualifications & experience)
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Location: Leatherhead, Surrey
Eligibility: The successful candidate must have the legal right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment. Please note that this role is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future.
We are looking for an experienced and passionate Room Leader to join our Leatherhead Nursery. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a high-quality early years provider, offering a nurturing, engaging, and stimulating environment where children can learn, play, and grow.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive salary – up to £31,500
- 22 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service)
- Paid overtime, sick days & birthday leave
- Staff childcare discount
- PerkBox – exclusive discounts & wellness perks
- Medical cashback plan (covering you & up to 4 children)
- Life insurance & AVIVA pension scheme
- Company-funded social events
- Modern learning spaces designed for early years development
Professional Growth:
- Funded qualifications & leadership pathways
- Ongoing CPD & specialist training
- Tuition reimbursement
Your Role
- Plan and deliver activities that meet children’s developmental needs
- Provide a safe, nurturing, stimulating environment in line with EYFS standards
- Monitor, record, and celebrate milestones in children’s development
- Communicate effectively with families to build strong relationships
- Lead and support colleagues to maintain high-quality care and learning
- Ensure compliance with safeguarding and child protection policies
About You
- Full & relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification – essential
- Previous experience in an Early Years setting (ideally as a Room Leader, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Nurse, or Early Years Educator)
- Strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding, and child protection
- Excellent communication skills and a passion for early childhood education
- A commitment to delivering the highest standards of care
If you’re enthusiastic about shaping children’s early learning and ready to lead with confidence, apply today to become a Room Leader at our Leatherhead Nursery.
Nursery Room Leader in Leatherhead employer: Odin Recruitment Group
Join our Leatherhead Nursery as a Nursery Room Leader and become part of a dedicated team that prioritises both child development and staff well-being. With competitive salaries, generous holiday allowances, and a commitment to professional growth through funded qualifications and ongoing training, we foster a supportive and engaging work culture. Enjoy unique benefits like staff childcare discounts and company-funded social events, all within a modern environment designed for early years education.
