- Posted 02 July 2026
- Salary 31000
- LocationOrpington
- Job type Permanent
- DisciplineChild Care
- Reference243578
Room Leader
Job description
Level 3 Room Leader
Up to £33,000 per annum
Good Ofsted Rating | Leadership Opportunity | Excellent Benefits Package
Are you ready to lead a room where children are encouraged to learn through play, build confidence, and flourish in a safe, nurturing environment?
Our client is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Room Leader to join their Good Ofsted-rated nursery. Caring for children from three months through to pre-school age, the nursery provides exceptional early years education in a warm and welcoming setting where every child is supported to reach their full potential.
Learning through play sits at the heart of the nursery's approach. Carefully planned activities, supported by an experienced and dedicated team, help children develop confidence, curiosity, and independence. Each room is equipped with high-quality resources that reflect the seven areas of learning within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), creating engaging opportunities for children to explore, discover, and thrive.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead your own room, inspire your team, and play an important role in shaping children's early learning experiences.
What We're Looking For
Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification
Previous experience as a Room Leader, Senior Nursery Practitioner, or in a similar leadership role
Strong understanding of the EYFS framework and the seven areas of learning
Excellent knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures
Strong communication, leadership, and organisational skills
Passion for delivering outstanding early years education
What's On Offer
Annual leave increasing with service
Wellbeing programme
Company pension scheme
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Team events throughout the year
Staff incentives and recognition
Opportunity to work in a Good Ofsted-rated nursery
Excellent career progression opportunities
Key Responsibilities
Lead the day-to-day running of your designated room
Deliver outstanding care and education in line with the EYFS framework
Plan and oversee engaging, play-based learning experiences that support all areas of children's development
Support, mentor, and inspire practitioners within your room
Observe, assess, and monitor children's progress, ensuring individual learning needs are met
Build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues
Maintain the highest standards of safeguarding, health & safety, and nursery practice
Work closely with the management team to continually improve the quality of the provision
All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements, including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and verification of the right to work in the UK, in line with safeguarding responsibilities.
Reference: WILL243578/IG
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