Nursery Room Leader (Level 3) – £13.20 per hour – Permanent

This nursery is the newest addition to our client’s growing group and has been thoughtfully designed to provide a welcoming, home-from-home environment where children can develop new skills with confidence. Children enjoy access to a beautiful outdoor woodland area alongside fun, age-specific rooms - ensuring there’s never a dull moment.

This role is ideal for an experienced Early Years Practitioner or Room Leader who is confident managing a room on a day-to-day basis. You will be comfortable making routine decisions, organising staff and activities, and maintaining high standards with minimal supervision.

Before You Apply

• This role requires recent experience working as a Room Leader or senior practitioner within an early years setting.
• A full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (or above) is essential.
• This position is not suitable for candidates without leadership responsibility at room level.

Key Job Details

• £13.20 per hour
• 40 hours per week, worked across 4 or 5 days
• Permanent contract
• Early Years Nursery setting

Why This Role Is Worth Considering

• Purpose-designed indoor and outdoor spaces within a converted house
• Discounted childcare
• Pension scheme
• Ongoing CPD support and funded training
• Long service awards and organised team events

What You’ll Need

• Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification or higher
• Recent experience as a Room Leader or senior practitioner
• Strong understanding of EYFS and safeguarding requirements
• Confidence managing routines, staff deployment, and room planning

What You’ll Do

• Lead the day-to-day running of your designated nursery room
• Plan and oversee age-appropriate activities in line with EYFS
• Maintain safeguarding, welfare, and ratio requirements
• Guide and support practitioners within the room
• Communicate effectively with parents and senior staff
• Monitor observations, learning journals, and room standards

What Happens After You Apply

Applications are reviewed by the nursery management team. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an on-site visit and interview. Feedback is provided following the interview stage.

Reference: WILL206386/EB