Nursery Room Leader (Level 3) – Up to £28,000

Children at this nursery spend their days exploring bright, engaging playrooms and a large outdoor space designed for active learning. As a Nursery Room Leader, you’ll take responsibility for the day-to-day running of your room, leading practice, guiding colleagues, and ensuring consistent EYFS delivery. The setting is purpose-built, well established, and rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.

Before You Apply

• This role requires recent experience as a Room Leader or a senior Nursery Practitioner with room-level responsibility.
• Applicants must hold a full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification or above.
• This position is not suitable for candidates without experience leading practice within a nursery room.

Key Job Details

• Salary: Up to £28,000 per annum
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Contract: Permanent
• Ofsted rating: Good

Why This Role Is Worth Considering

• Purpose-built nursery with fun, well-resourced playrooms
• Sensory room and large garden with mud kitchen and climbing frame
• Clear room structure with defined leadership responsibility
• Christmas closure providing guaranteed time off
• Benefits include discounted childcare, access to a benefits portal, wellbeing programme, pension scheme, and ongoing training and development

What You’ll Do

• Lead the day-to-day running of your designated room
• Plan, deliver, and review EYFS activities in line with children’s interests
• Support and guide practitioners working within your room
• Monitor observations, assessments, and record keeping
• Maintain safeguarding, health, and safety standards
• Build positive working relationships with parents and carers
• Work closely with senior staff to ensure consistency across the nursery

What You’ll Need

• Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification or above
• Recent experience as a Room Leader or senior practitioner
• Strong working knowledge of the EYFS
• Confidence leading practice and supporting staff within a room
• Ability to maintain high standards across care, learning, and compliance

What Happens After You Apply

Applications are reviewed against the essential criteria. Suitable candidates will be contacted to discuss the role and next steps.

Reference: WILL205923/DB