Job Description
Nursery Room Leader – Level 3
Up to £28,000 per Annum | 40 Hours per Week | Excellent Benefits
We're looking for a confident and enthusiastic Nursery Room Leader who can inspire their team, create meaningful learning experiences and ensure every child receives high-quality care and education.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Room Leader or Senior Nursery Practitioner looking to take on a rewarding leadership role within a supportive Early Years setting.
This welcoming Early Years setting provides a warm, nurturing environment for children aged three months to school age, with bright, engaging learning spaces designed to inspire curiosity, creativity and independence.
The nursery has been thoughtfully designed to support every stage of children's development, encouraging exploration, confidence and learning through play. Outside, a dedicated outdoor learning space provides plenty of opportunities for active play, hands-on experiences and exciting adventures.
What We're Looking For
- A full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification or above – essential
- Previous experience as a Room Leader, Deputy Room Leader or Senior Nursery Practitioner
- Strong understanding of the EYFS, safeguarding and child development
- Confidence leading, motivating and supporting a team of practitioners
- Experience planning and overseeing engaging, age-appropriate learning activities
- A passion for child-led learning and supporting children's independence
- Strong organisational skills and experience overseeing children's developmental progress
- Excellent communication, teamwork and leadership skills
- A warm, nurturing and hands-on approach
What's On Offer
- Training and development opportunities
- Day off for your birthday
- Company pension scheme
- Team events
- Discounted childcare
- Long service rewards
- Employee benefits portal
- Paid DBS check
Leading Your Nursery Room
- Take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the room, maintaining high standards of care and education
- Lead, motivate and support practitioners, encouraging positive teamwork and professional development
- Plan and oversee engaging, play-based learning experiences in line with the EYFS
- Encourage children's curiosity, creativity, confidence and independence
- Create a safe, welcoming and stimulating learning environment
- Oversee observations, assessments and children's developmental progress
- Ensure children's individual care needs and daily routines are consistently supported
- Build strong relationships with parents, carers and colleagues
- Support the wider nursery management team in maintaining excellent standards
- Ensure safeguarding, health and safety and nursery procedures are consistently followed
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.
Reference: WILL272269/JG
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Room Leader in Princes Risborough employer: Willingcare
As a Nursery Manager with us, you'll be part of a nurturing and dynamic environment that prioritises both child development and employee wellbeing. We offer competitive salaries, a performance-related bonus scheme, and extensive professional development opportunities, all while working in spacious, well-resourced settings across Hampshire and Surrey. Join our supportive team where your leadership will directly impact the growth of young minds and your career progression.
