At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a room in a nurturing nursery, inspiring children through play-based learning.
- Company: Welcoming nursery focused on high-quality early years education.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, discounted childcare, pension scheme, and extra birthday leave.
- Other info: Supportive team environment with excellent career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while advancing your career in early years education.
- Qualifications: Level 3 Early Years qualification and experience in a leadership role.
The predicted salary is between 30600 - 30600 £ per year.
Job Description
- Room Leader (Level 3)
- £30,600 per annum | 40 Hours Per Week | Full Time
Ready to take the next step in your early years career? This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced
Level 3 Room Leader to join a welcoming nursery where children are encouraged to explore, discover, and develop through high-quality play-based learning.
The nursery provides thoughtfully designed learning environments tailored to each stage of a child's development.
Spacious, bright rooms are carefully equipped to encourage curiosity, creativity, and independent learning, while dedicated outdoor spaces give children daily opportunities to explore, play, and learn in the fresh air.
Working closely with the management team, you'll lead your room, support and inspire your colleagues, and play an important role in maintaining the high standards of care and education the nursery is known for.
What We're Looking For
Level 3 Early Years qualification.
- Previous experience as a
- Room Leader , or a strong
Senior Nursery Practitioner ready to progress into a leadership role.
- Good knowledge of the EYFS framework and child development.
- Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
- A positive, nurturing, and child-centred approach.
- The ability to motivate and support colleagues while leading by example.
- What's On Offer
- £30,600 per annum
- Discounted childcare
- Pension scheme
- Sick pay
- Additional day off for your birthday
- Annual leave that increases with length of service
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Staff incentives and recognition schemes
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Supportive and welcoming team environment
- Excellent career progression opportunities
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the day-to-day running of your room, ensuring exceptional standards of care and education.
- Inspire and support your room team, providing guidance and mentoring where needed.
- Plan and deliver engaging activities in line with the EYFS framework.
- Create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment where children can thrive.
- Observe, assess, and monitor children's development, supporting their individual learning journeys.
- Build strong relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
- Encourage outdoor learning and play-based exploration.
- Ensure safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery policies are consistently followed.
- Support the management team in maintaining high-quality practice across the nursery.
All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements, including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and verification of the right to work in the UK, in line with safeguarding responsibilities.
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Room Leader in Horley employer: Willingcare
Willingcare in Winchester is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and nurturing environment for its staff. With competitive salaries, benefits like daily lunch and discounted childcare, and a strong commitment to employee development, this Outstanding nursery fosters a culture of collaboration and passion for early years education. Join a dedicated team where your contributions are valued and you can grow professionally while making a meaningful impact on young children's lives.
