Nursery Room Leader- Level 3 Qualified in Malvern

A permanent position leading the ‘Stars’ room for children aged 2 years 9 months and over.

Location: Somers Park School, Somers Park.

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8:30 am‑5:00 pm (30‑minute lunch). Term time only.

Grade 3 – SCP 7‑17 (£25,072 – £29,459 pro rata).

Employer: Mercian Educational Trust.

Qualifications

• Approved Level 3 Early Years qualification listed on the DfE Early Years Qualifications List (EYQL).

Job Purpose

To lead the day‑to‑day running of a nursery room, ensuring a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment while working with the Nursery Teacher to deliver high‑quality early education and maintain excellent standards of care and learning.

Leadership and Management

• Lead and manage the room team, providing guidance, support, and supervision.
• Act as a positive role model for staff, promoting best practice at all times.
• Support staff development through mentoring, coaching, and regular feedback.
• Ensure staff compliance with policies, procedures, and safeguarding requirements.

Teaching and Learning

• Work collaboratively with the Nursery Teacher to plan and deliver a high‑quality, engaging curriculum in line with the EYFS framework.
• Support the implementation of structured teaching sessions and child‑led learning opportunities.
• Monitor and assess children’s progress, recording accurate observations and next steps.
• Contribute to planning, adapting provision to meet individual needs and interests.
• Allocate regular weekly planning time for effective collaboration and preparation of learning activities.

Childcare and Safeguarding

• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children in the room at all times.
• Act as a key person for a group of children, building strong relationships with them and their families.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and report any concerns appropriately.
• Promote positive behaviour and inclusion within the setting.

Partnership with Parents and Carers

• Build strong, professional relationships with parents and carers.
• Share information about children’s learning and development regularly.
• Support parental engagement and involvement in the nursery.

Environment and Resources

• Ensure the room is well‑organised, welcoming, and stimulating.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, health, and safety.
• Oversee the effective use of resources and equipment.

Administration

• Maintain accurate records, including observations, assessments, and registers.
• Support the Nursery Teacher and management team with reports and documentation.

Health and Safety

• Promote the safety and wellbeing of pupils, following Keeping Children Safe in Education and the school’s child protection policy.
• Look after children who are upset or have had accidents.

Professional Development

• Keep knowledge and understanding relevant and up‑to‑date by reflecting on practice, liaising with school leaders, and identifying professional development opportunities.
• Build appropriate skills, qualifications, and experience needed for the role, with support from the school.
• Take part in the school’s appraisal procedures.

Personal and Professional Conduct

• Uphold public trust in the education profession and maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour, both inside and outside school.
• Maintain proper and professional regard for the ethos, policies, and practices of the school, and achieve high standards of attendance and punctuality.
• Demonstrate positive attitudes, values, and behaviours to develop and sustain effective relationships with the school community.
• Respect individual differences and cultural diversity.