Early Years Room Leader

Suffolk County Council; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Meadows Tree Nursery and Family Hub in Ipswich is seeking a Room Leader to head one of our Baby, Toddler or Pre-School rooms, ensuring a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for children to learn and flourish.

You will lead day-to-day room practice, support your team and work closely with families and nursery leadership to deliver high-quality early years care in line with the EYFS. This permanent role offers opportunities to shape a founding setting.

Qualifications

• A recognised, full and relevant Level 3 qualification in Early Years (or higher).
• Experience leading and supporting a room team in an early years setting.
• Strong understanding of the EYFS, safeguarding, child development and inclusive practice.
• Commitment to safer recruitment and maintaining children's welfare.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily running of your allocated room and guide practitioners.
• Plan and deliver inclusive, play-based learning tailored to children's needs.
• Maintain safeguarding, welfare, health and safety records.
• Build positive relationships with parents and carers.
• Collaborate with the Nursery Manager to establish excellent practice.

Skills

Room leadership

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding

Team support

Education

Level 3 Early Years

Job description

• Meadows Tree Nursery and Family Hub - Baby, Toddler and Pre-School
• Address: Ipswich IP1 6AR
• Salary: £26,000 - £29,000 per annum
• Hours: Full Time
• Contract: Permanent, 3 positions available
• Reference: 0986

Meadows Tree Nursery and Family Hub are seeking Room Leaders(3 posts).

In this role, you will lead one of our Baby, Toddler or Pre-School rooms, creating a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment where children can learn, develop and flourish.

You will lead day-to-day room practice, support your team and work closely with families and nursery leadership to deliver high-quality early years care and education in line with the EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage).

Your responsibilities

• Lead the daily running of your allocated room and support and guide practitioners.
• Plan and deliver inclusive, play-based learning experiences that respond to children’s needs and interests.
• Maintain strong safeguarding, welfare, health and safety standards, and accurate records.
• Build positive relationships with parents and carers and support effective communication.
• Work collaboratively with the Nursery Manager and wider team to help establish excellent practice across our new setting.

What you will need

• A recognised, full and relevant Level 3 qualification in Early Years (or higher).
• Experience working in an early year setting, with the ability to lead and support a room team.
• Strong understanding of the EYFS, safeguarding, child development and inclusive practice.
• A commitment to safer recruitment, professional conduct and maintaining children’s welfare is essential.

About us

Meadows Tree Nursery is a new, family-led early years setting in Ipswich, preparing to welcome local children and families. Guided by our ethos, “Strong Roots, Bright Futures”, we are creating a warm and inclusive environment where children feel safe, valued and inspired to explore. Our planned provision includes dedicated Baby, Toddler and Pre-School rooms.

What we will offer you

• An opportunity to join the founding team and help shape a new nursery from the outset.
• A collaborative, supportive working environment with a focus on children, families and professional practice.
• Opportunities to contribute ideas and develop as the setting grows.

Closing date

1.00 pm, 15 November 2026.