At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a nursery room, inspiring children to explore and learn through play.
- Company: Join an Outstanding Ofsted-rated nursery with a supportive team.
- Benefits: Enjoy discounted childcare, life assurance, ongoing training, and a competitive leave package.
- Other info: Great opportunities for career progression in a nurturing environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Level 3 Early Years qualification and experience in a leadership role.
The predicted salary is between 30700 - 30700 £ per year.
Up to £30,700 per annum | 40 Hours Per Week
Outstanding Ofsted Rating
Are you ready to take the lead in a nursery where children are inspired to explore, discover, and develop their independence every single day? We’re looking for an experienced Room Leader to join their Outstanding Ofsted-rated nursery. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a dedicated team within a setting that has been thoughtfully designed to support exceptional early years education.
The nursery's light-filled, open-plan rooms provide a calm and inspiring environment where children can learn through play, while free-flow access between the indoor and outdoor spaces encourages independence, confidence, and curiosity. Every area has been created to promote exploration, helping children develop the skills they need as they progress through their early years.
What We're Looking For
- Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification
- Previous experience as a Room Leader, Senior Nursery Practitioner, or similar senior role
- Strong understanding of the EYFS framework
- Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills
- Experience supporting and developing practitioners
- A warm, nurturing, and child-centred approach to childcare
What's On Offer
- Benefit from discounted childcare
- Gain peace of mind with life assurance cover
- Grow your career with ongoing training and development opportunities
- Secure your future with a pension scheme
- Access health and wellbeing support to help you feel your best
- Take advantage of a benefits and rewards portal with exclusive perks
- Enjoy a competitive annual leave package
- Benefit from a Christmas closure
- Join an Outstanding Ofsted-rated nursery
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the day-to-day running of your designated room
- Deliver outstanding care and education in line with the EYFS framework
- Support, mentor, and motivate practitioners within your team
- Plan and oversee engaging learning experiences that promote children's development
- Encourage children's independence through the nursery's free-flow learning environment
- Observe, assess, and monitor children's progress
- Build strong relationships with children, families, and colleagues
- Maintain the highest standards of safeguarding, health & safety, and nursery practice
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.
Room Leader in Stoke Gifford employer: Willingcare
Join our Outstanding Ofsted-rated nursery as a Room Leader, where you will lead a passionate team in a nurturing environment designed for exceptional early years education. We offer competitive benefits including discounted childcare, ongoing training, and excellent career progression opportunities, all within a supportive culture that prioritises the well-being of both children and staff. Experience the joy of fostering independence and curiosity in children while enjoying a fulfilling career in a light-filled, inspiring setting.
