Early Years Room Leader

IvyHouse Nursery; Weybourne; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday off every year

Generous annual leave

Perks benefits website

Heavily discounted staff childcare

Casual dress code

Regular staff events

Staff incentives and recognition

Support for professional development

Job summary

IvyHouse Nursery in Farnham is seeking an experienced Early Years Room Leader to oversee a busy room and lead a small team. You’ll provide high-quality care and development, plan engaging activities, and work closely with parents and the management team.

With a minimum Level 3 qualification and nursery experience, you’ll create a safe, nurturing environment for children aged 3 months to 5 years, maintaining strong safeguarding and teamwork across the setting.

Qualifications

• Must have Level 3 childcare qualification.
• Nursery/early years setting experience.
• Experience with children aged 3 months to 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a small team within the room.
• Provide high-quality care, learning and development opportunities.
• Build strong relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
• Plan and deliver engaging activities tailored to each child.
• Support observations, assessments and next steps for children.
• Ensure safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery policies are followed.
• Create a warm, nurturing and stimulating environment.
• Collaborate with the Nursery Manager and wider team.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership experience

Education

Level 3 childcare qualification

Job description

Early Years Room Leader – Farnham

Salary: £29,000 - £31,500 depending on experience

Hours: 38 hours per week | 4 days per week | 7:30am–6:00pm

Are you an experienced Early Years Practitioner who loves working with children and is ready to take the next step in your career? Or are you already a Room Leader looking for a new setting and challenge?

We’re looking for a warm, confident and passionate Early Years Room Leader to join our welcoming team at a beautiful, busy nursery on Wellington Lane, Farnham.

This is a truly special setting with a wonderful homely and cosy feel, where children are at the heart of everything we do. We have a lovely outdoor space on site, beautiful rooms within the nursery and a fantastic chef who prepares delicious, homemade food for the children every day.

About the role

As an Early Years Room Leader, you’ll take responsibility for the day-to-day running of one of our lovely rooms, caring for the children and leading a small, supportive team.

You’ll play a key role in creating a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment where our children can thrive. You’ll also work closely with parents, colleagues and the wider management team to ensure every child receives the highest standard of care and learning.

We’re looking for someone who is confident, passionate about providing exceptional care and enjoys supporting and developing others, as well as themselves.

Your responsibilities as an Early Years Room Leader will include:

• Leading and supporting a small team within the room.
• Providing high-quality care, learning and development opportunities
• Building strong, positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
• Planning and delivering engaging activities appropriate to individual needs and development.
• Supporting observations, assessments and children's next steps.
• Ensuring safeguarding, health and safety and all nursery policies are followed.
• Creating a warm, nurturing and stimulating environment.
• Supporting and mentoring colleagues, helping to create a positive and happy team culture.
• Working closely with the Nursery Manager and wider team.

About you

• A minimum Level 3 childcare qualification.
• Previous nursery/early years experience.
• Confidence and experience working with children from 3months to 5 years.
• A genuine passion for working with children and providing high-quality care.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Confidence in taking responsibility and leading others.
• A caring, positive and nurturing approach.

Why join us?

We’re proud to have created a nursery where children and staff feel happy, valued and at home. You’ll be joining a welcoming and supportive team, with a highly experienced and lovely manager who genuinely wants to see you succeed.

We’re happy to support your development, help you build your confidence and encourage you to progress your career within the nursery.

Benefits

• Your birthday off every year
• Generous annual leave package
• Access to a Perks benefits website
• Heavily discounted staff childcare
• Casual dress code
• Regular staff events
• Staff incentives and recognition
• Support for your professional development and career progression

If you’re an experienced early years professional looking for a nursery where you’ll be supported, appreciated and given the opportunity to grow, we’d love to hear from you