At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team to create a nurturing and stimulating learning environment for children.
- Company: Inclusive early years service with a supportive and friendly culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, medical plan, discounted childcare, and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Join a values-led team with regular celebrations and events.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Level 3 Early Years qualification and experience in a nursery setting.
The predicted salary is between 28000 - 29120 £ per year.
Please note that a Level 3 Early Years qualification is required for this role.
Our client, a well-established and inclusive early years service, is looking for a confident and compassionate Nursery Room Leader to join their friendly and supportive team. Set in a beautifully equipped, welcoming nursery, this full-time position offers a fantastic opportunity to lead with purpose in a space where every child is celebrated and encouraged to thrive.
Offering a competitive salary and a consistent 40-hour work week, this role is ideal for a passionate early years professional ready to step into a leadership role or further develop their expertise.
As a Nursery Room Leader, you will be responsible for managing the day-to-day running of one of the nursery rooms, ensuring a high standard of care and education for the children in your care. You’ll inspire and guide a small team, creating a warm, inclusive atmosphere where curiosity, development, and wellbeing are at the heart of everything you do.
What We’re Looking For:
- Level 3 or higher qualification in Early Years (or equivalent).
- Experience working in a nursery or early years setting, ideally with some supervisory or leadership responsibility.
- Strong knowledge of child development and the EYFS framework.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and teamwork skills.
- A genuine passion for early years care and education.
- Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain).
- Paediatric First Aid qualification (or willingness to complete training).
Why Join This Nursery?
- Warm, values-led working culture.
- Generous benefits package, including medical plan and wellbeing support.
- Discounted childcare places.
- Long service rewards.
- Employee benefits portal with access to high street and online discounts.
- Training and career progression opportunities.
- Team events and regular staff celebrations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead a team in creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment.
- Plan, deliver, and reflect on age-appropriate activities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
- Promote positive relationships with children and their families, offering regular updates and building trust.
- Support the individual needs of each child, helping them reach their full potential through responsive care and tailored learning.
- Model best practice and provide day-to-day support, guidance, and supervision to team members.
- Ensure that safeguarding, health & safety, and hygiene procedures are followed at all times.
- Foster an inclusive culture where every child and colleague is respected and valued.
Nursery Room Leader in Guildford employer: Willingcare
Join a nurturing and inclusive early years service that prioritises the wellbeing and development of both children and staff. As a Nursery Room Leader, you will benefit from a supportive work culture, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth, all while enjoying perks like discounted childcare and a comprehensive medical plan. This is an ideal environment for passionate early years professionals looking to make a meaningful impact in a beautifully equipped nursery.
