Early Childhood Education Room Leader

Protocol Education Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Supportive and friendly working enviro

Career progression

Job summary

Protocol Education Ltd in Leeds is seeking a Room Leader for the Baby Room at our LS11 nursery. You will lead the day-to-day operations, mentor staff, and ensure high standards of care and learning in a safe, nurturing environment.

The ideal candidate holds Level 3 Childcare qualification or above, has experience leading a nursery room, understands EYFS and safeguarding, and is passionate about early years development. Competitive salary and ongoing professional development offered.

Qualifications

• Holds a Level 3 Childcare qualification or above.
• Experience leading a nursery room, ideally within a baby room setting.
• Demonstrates a genuine passion for childcare and early years development.
• Has a caring, nurturing, and patient approach.
• Possesses strong organisational and communication skills.
• Can effectively lead, motivate, and support a team.
• Is committed to delivering high-quality care and learning experiences.
• Has a good understanding of the EYFS framework and safeguarding requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day running of the baby room.
• Plan and deliver engaging activities that support children’s learning and development.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Support, mentor, and motivate room staff to achieve the highest standards.
• Ensure a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment for all children.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with nursery policies and procedures.
• Contribute to the overall success and continuous improvement of the nursery.

Skills

Level 3 Childcare

Room leadership

Team management

Communication skills

Education

Level 3 Childcare qualification

Job description

Room Leader (Baby Room)

Location: LS11, Leeds

Position: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience and qualifications

Join Our Friendly Nursery Team

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Room Leader to join our welcoming nursery in Leeds (LS11). This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic childcare professional who is committed to providing outstanding early years education and care, particularly within a baby room environment.

As a Room Leader, you will play a key role in creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where children can thrive. You will lead and support a team of practitioners, ensuring the highest standards of care and learning are consistently maintained.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds a Level 3 Childcare qualification or above
• Has experience leading a nursery room, ideally within a baby room setting
• Demonstrates a genuine passion for childcare and early years development
• Has a caring, nurturing, and patient approach
• Possesses strong organisational and communication skills
• Can effectively lead, motivate, and support a team
• Is committed to delivering high-quality care and learning experiences
• Has a good understanding of the EYFS framework and safeguarding requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day running of the baby room
• Plan and deliver engaging activities that support children’s learning and development
• Build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues
• Support, mentor, and motivate room staff to achieve the highest standards
• Ensure a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment for all children
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with nursery policies and procedures
• Contribute to the overall success and continuous improvement of the nursery

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Supportive and friendly working environment
• Career progression opportunities
• Employee benefits package

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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