At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a nursery room, inspire your team, and create engaging learning experiences for children.
- Company: Welcoming nursery with a supportive leadership team and a focus on early childhood development.
- Benefits: £29,300 salary, 40-hour contract, ongoing training, and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Join a dynamic environment where you can help children thrive and flourish.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on children's growth while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Level 3 Early Years qualification and experience in a leadership role.
The predicted salary is between 29300 - 29300 £ per year.
Job Description
- Room Leader
- £29,300 per year | Level 3 | 40 Hours per Week
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Level 3 Room Leader to join a welcoming nursery where you'll have the freedom to lead your room, inspire your team, and help children build the confidence and skills they'll carry with them long after they leave nursery.
Working closely with the wider management team, you'll play an important role in maintaining high standards of care and education while creating exciting, play-based learning experiences that encourage curiosity, creativity, and independence.
What We're Looking For
- Full and relevant
- Level 3 Early Years qualification
(or equivalent).
- Previous experience as a
- Room Leader ,
- Deputy Room Leader , or an experienced
Senior Nursery Practitioner .
- Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework and safeguarding requirements.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
- A positive and supportive approach to mentoring colleagues.
- A genuine passion for helping children learn, grow, and thrive.
- What You'll Receive
- 40-hour permanent contract
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Supportive leadership team
- Opportunities for career progression
- The chance to make a genuine impact on children's early learning and development
Your Role
- Lead the day-to-day running of your room, ensuring exceptional standards of care and education.
- Inspire, support, and develop your team through positive leadership and mentoring.
- Plan engaging, play-based activities that encourage children's confidence, creativity, and independence.
- Observe, assess, and support children's individual learning journeys in line with the EYFS framework.
- Build strong relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
- Create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment where every child can flourish.
- Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health and safety, and early years practice.
- Work collaboratively with the management team to continually improve the quality of 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 Yeovil 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.
