Job Description
Room Leader – Level 3
Up to £29,200 per year | 40 Hours per Week | Good Ofsted
For children, the best learning often happens when they have the freedom to choose where their curiosity takes them.
This Good Ofsted-rated, purpose-built nursery offers a nurturing and creative environment for children, where play, exploration and independence are central to everyday learning.
With free-flow access between the nursery rooms and garden, children can move naturally between indoor and outdoor experiences, discovering new interests and developing confidence along the way. The team follows a child-led approach, creating opportunities that respond to children's individual interests rather than making every day look the same.
As Room Leader, you'll bring together hands-on Early Years practice and team leadership, creating a room where children feel safe and valued while practitioners feel supported to bring their own ideas and strengths to the setting.
Who We're Looking For
- Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification or above.
- Previous experience within a nursery or Early Years setting.
- Experience as a Room Leader, Senior Nursery Practitioner, or an experienced practitioner ready to take on leadership responsibility.
- Strong understanding of the EYFS framework and child development.
- Excellent safeguarding and child protection knowledge.
- Confidence leading, supporting and motivating a team.
- An understanding of child-led learning and how to turn children's interests into meaningful experiences.
- Enthusiasm for incorporating outdoor learning into everyday practice.
What You'll Receive
- Competitive annual leave package
- Additional day off for your birthday
- Heavily discounted childcare
- Pension scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Paid enhanced DBS check
- Uniform provided
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Supportive nursery and management team
- Opportunity to develop your Early Years leadership career
What You'll Bring to the Room
- Take ownership of the successful day-to-day running of your room.
- Lead by example and support practitioners to deliver high-quality Early Years practice.
- Create an environment where children feel safe, valued and confident to express themselves.
- Plan engaging experiences around children's individual interests and developmental stages.
- Encourage independence and give children opportunities to make choices within their learning.
- Make full use of the nursery's free-flow indoor and outdoor environments.
- Monitor children's observations, assessments and learning journeys.
- Support and mentor colleagues, helping them develop their confidence and practice.
- Build positive relationships with children and strong partnerships with families.
- Work closely with the nursery management team to maintain high standards across the setting.
- Maintain excellent safeguarding, health and safety and nursery standards.
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: WILL254909/DB
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Room Leader in Waterlooville 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.
