Nursery Room Leader (Level 3+) – £30,500 – Permanent – 40 hours per week

Working within a beautiful character nursery, the Room Leader spends each day leading one of the rooms, balancing hands-on care with management of routines, planning, and staff practice. Children move through spacious, airy rooms and a substantial outdoor garden, using age-appropriate resources that are already well established. The focus is on steady, consistent care and learning rather than constant change or firefighting.

Before You Apply

• This role requires recent experience as a Room Leader or as a highly experienced nursery practitioner ready to lead a room.
• A full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (or above) is essential.
• This position is not suitable for candidates new to early years or without leadership experience in a nursery setting.

Key Job Details

• Salary: £30,500 per year
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Contract: Permanent
• Ofsted rating: Good

Why This Role Is Worth Considering

• Large, character property with spacious, well-equipped rooms and a substantial outdoor play area
• Discounted childcare
• Enhanced parental leave
• Paid day off for your birthday
• Wellbeing support and employee assistance programme
• Pension scheme, benefits portal, and staff reward scheme

What You’ll Need

• Level 3 Early Years qualification (or above), full and relevant
• Proven experience as a Nursery Room Leader or senior practitioner
• Strong working knowledge of the EYFS and safeguarding requirements
• Confidence taking responsibility for a room and leading practice day to day

Desirable

• Experience mentoring or supporting less experienced practitioners
• Additional early years training or qualifications

What You’ll Do

• Lead the day-to-day running of your room, maintaining consistent routines and standards
• Plan and oversee age-appropriate learning and care in line with the EYFS
• Support and guide practitioners working within the room
• Monitor children’s progress and maintain accurate records
• Ensure safeguarding, health, and safety requirements are met at all times
• Work with the wider nursery team to maintain smooth transitions and cover

What Happens After You Apply

Applications are reviewed against the essential criteria. Suitable candidates will be invited to an initial conversation, followed by an on-site visit to the nursery. Feedback is provided after each stage.

Reference: WILL206188/JG

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