Early Years Room Leader

SMART Education Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

40 hours per week

Immediate start

Room leadership role

Job summary

SMART Education Recruitment is seeking a Toddlers Room Leader to head the Toddlers Room in a Birmingham nursery. You will lead a small team, plan engaging activities and support children's communication and independence in a nurturing environment.

This permanent, full-time role (40 hours) offers an immediate start, room leadership responsibilities and close collaboration with families to support every child's development.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Early Years qualification is essential.
• Previous Room Leader experience is essential.
• Significant experience in a nursery or Early Years setting.
• Strong up-to-date knowledge of the EYFS.
• Paediatric First Aid qualification.
• Level 2 Food Hygiene qualification, or willingness to obtain it.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the daily organisation of the Toddlers Room.
• Lead, motivate and support your room team.
• Maintain appropriate staffing ratios and a welcoming, stimulating setting.
• Plan and deliver engaging activities based on children's interests and stages of development.
• Support language, social, physical and emotional development.
• Complete regular observations and assessments to track progress and inform next steps.
• Develop strong, positive relationships with children and their families.
• Communicate children's progress and daily experiences to parents or carers.
• Champion safeguarding, health and safety standards at all times.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Activity planning

Observation & assessment

Parent communication

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Paediatric First Aid

Level 2 Food Hygiene

Job description

Early Years Room Leader – Toddlers

Are you passionate about shaping the learning journey of toddlers? Take the next step in your Early Years career as a Room Leader, inspiring curiosity, confidence and independent learning in a dedicated Toddlers Room.

What’s in it for you?

• £28,000 – £30,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Permanent, full-time, 40 hours per week
• Lead your own Toddlers Room, shaping the daily experience for children and practitioners
• Opportunity to develop your leadership skills in a child-centred, creative environment
• Embrace a nursery that values learning through play and encourages new ideas
• Flexibility: potential to finish earlier on some days according to nursery needs
• Immediate start available

The Role

As the Toddlers Room Leader, you will balance creative, practical Early Years work with overall room leadership. You’ll enable children at this crucial age to develop communication, independence and social skills while ensuring a nurturing and safe environment.

• Take responsibility for the daily organisation of the Toddlers Room
• Lead, motivate and support your room team
• Maintain appropriate staffing ratios and a welcoming, stimulating setting
• Plan and deliver engaging activities based on children’s interests and stages of development
• Support language, social, physical and emotional development
• Complete regular observations and assessments to track progress and inform next steps
• Develop strong, positive relationships with children and their families
• Communicate children’s progress and daily experiences to parents or carers
• Champion safeguarding, health and safety standards at all times

Skills and Experience

• Level 3 Early Years qualification – essential
• Previous Room Leader experience – essential
• Significant experience in a nursery or Early Years environment
• Strong up-to-date knowledge of the EYFS
• Paediatric First Aid qualification
• Level 2 Food Hygiene qualification, or willingness to obtain it
• Confident team leadership and people skills
• Excellent understanding of child development and safeguarding
• Ability to create fun, purposeful and age-appropriate activities
• Outstanding organisation and proactive approach
• Clear communication skills with both children and adults
• Genuine enthusiasm for nurturing young children’s development through play

Location and Package

• Location: Great Barr, Birmingham
• Salary: £28,000 – £30,000 per annum
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Start Date: ASAP
• Some flexibility with hours depending on nursery needs

All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and must have the right to work in the UK. It is an offence to apply if barred from regulated activity with children.