Early Years Room Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

40 hours per week

ASAP start

Flexible hours by arrangement

Job summary

SMART Education Recruitment is seeking an experienced Early Years Room Leader to lead the Tweenies Room in a Great Barr nursery. You will manage daily operations, support practitioners, maintain staff-to-child ratios, and deliver play-based activities aligned with the EYFS to promote development.

The role offers a permanent contract, 40 hours per week, a salary of £28,000–£30,000 depending on experience, and opportunities for flexible hours by arrangement. ASAP start available.

Qualifications

• Required Level 3 Early Years qualification.
• Previous Room Leader experience is essential.
• Experience in a nursery/EYFS setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Tweenies Room and manage day-to-day operations.
• Support, guide and supervise a team of practitioners.
• Maintain appropriate staff-to-child ratios and ensure high-quality care.
• Plan and deliver play-based activities in line with EYFS.
• Promote safeguarding and nursery procedures at all times.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

EYFS knowledge

Leadership

Safeguarding

Child development

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Paediatric First Aid

Level 2 Food Hygiene

Job description

Take the Lead in Shaping Young Minds as an Early Years Room Leader

Are you a passionate Early Years professional who thrives on supporting children through crucial developmental milestones? This permanent Room Leader position gives you the rare opportunity to lead the Tweenies Room (for children aged approximately 17 months to 2 years) in an established nursery environment.

Step into a role where your contribution goes beyond routine care - you will create a space where play, exploration, and learning are at the heart of the day. If you're ready to take ownership, lead a team, and have an impact in a setting grounded in a learning-through-play ethos, this is the perfect next step for you.

What's in it for you?

• £28,000 - £30,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Permanent position with guaranteed hours
• 40 hours per week
• Leadership responsibility for your own Early Years room
• Work directly with children at a vital stage of their early development
• Be part of a nursery focused on individual growth and learning through play
• Bring your creativity to shape activities and routines
• Opportunities for flexible working hours by arrangement
• ASAP start - begin making a difference right away

The Role

As the Room Leader for the Tweenies Room, you will manage the day-to-day organisation of the room, providing strong leadership and guidance to practitioners in your team. Your focus will be on ensuring each child receives high-quality care and stimulating learning experiences tailored to their age and developmental stage.

• Lead the smooth running of the Tweenies Room
• Support, guide, and inspire your team of practitioners
• Maintain appropriate staff-to-child ratios
• Plan and deliver engaging play-based activities in line with the EYFS
• Create an environment that fosters curiosity, learning, and positive relationships
• Support children's communication, language, and personal development
• Observe, assess, and plan for each child's individual progress
• Work in partnership with families to ensure continuity of care
• Promote safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery procedures at all times

Skills and Experience

You will be an effective Room Leader with the following:

• Level 3 Early Years qualification - essential
• Previous experience as a Room Leader - essential
• Experience in a nursery or Early Years setting
• Confident understanding of the EYFS framework
• Paediatric First Aid qualification
• Level 2 Food Hygiene qualification, or willingness to complete upon starting
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Warm, nurturing, and enthusiastic approach to children and families
• Strong commitment to safeguarding and quality care

Location and Package

Location: Great Barr, Birmingham

Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 per annum, depending on experience

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 40 hours per week

Start Date: ASAP

Flexibility of hours available, subject to nursery requirements

If you are looking for a fresh challenge where you can take the next step in your Early Years career, make your mark on a room, and help shape the lives of young children, this may be the opportunity for you.