At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a passionate team in delivering high-quality early years education and care.
- Company: Join a nurturing nursery environment in Crowborough, East Sussex.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, up to 28 days holiday, and your birthday off!
- Other info: Ongoing professional development and a supportive team await you.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on children's development while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Are you looking for an exciting role in a high-quality Early Years environment based in Crowborough, East Sussex? We are looking for an experienced, confident and passionate Senior Nursery Room Leader to join a supportive early years team. This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a senior position within a nurturing setting where children are encouraged to learn, play, and develop in a stimulating environment. You will play a key leadership role in delivering outstanding early years care and education, with genuine opportunities for ongoing professional development and progression into management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the planning and delivery of high-quality, age-appropriate activities in line with the EYFS framework
- Take a senior leadership role within the room, supporting and mentoring practitioners to maintain excellent standards
- Create a safe, nurturing, inclusive, and stimulating environment for all children
- Act as Key Person, overseeing children's learning, development, wellbeing, and care needs
- Monitor, assess, and record children's progress, sharing updates and milestones with parents and carers
- Build strong, trusting relationships with families through clear and effective communication
- Support safeguarding, child protection, and health & safety compliance across the setting
- Drive continuous improvement within the room, contributing to overall nursery quality and standards
Ideal Candidate:
- Level 3 qualification or above in Early Years Education (essential)
- Significant experience in an Early Years setting, ideally as a Room Leader or in a senior nursery role
- Strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding, and child protection requirements
- Confident leadership skills with the ability to support, motivate, and develop a team
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Passionate about early childhood development and delivering outstanding care and education
- Committed to maintaining the highest professional standards
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Ongoing professional development and clear career progression opportunities
- Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
- Your birthday off – because you deserve it
- 25% childcare discount
- Enhanced family leave and return-to-work support
- Wellbeing support including Employee Assistance Programme and mental health resources
- Financial wellbeing support and access to salary finance options
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI)
- Access to a comprehensive benefits and wellbeing platform with retail discounts and support tools
- Pension scheme with employer support
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Winner Education is an exceptional employer for primary school teachers, offering competitive pay rates and local work opportunities in the vibrant Sutton Coldfield area. With a strong commitment to professional development through free CPD training courses and a supportive consultant dedicated to guiding you through your teaching journey, Winner Education fosters a collaborative and inclusive work culture that prioritises the welfare of both staff and students.
