Early Years Room Leader - 4-Day Week Leadership Role

Early Years Academy; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day week

Job summary

Early Years Academy in Hitchin, Hertfordshire is seeking a Nursery Room Leader to lead a dedicated team and oversee daily operations in an EYFS setting. This full-time role offers a 4-day working option, combining leadership responsibilities with high-quality childcare delivery.

The successful candidate will bring Level 3 childcare qualifications, prior nursery experience, and strong leadership and safeguarding knowledge to drive excellent outcomes for children and families.

Qualifications

• A recognised Level 3 qualification in Childcare or Early Years.
• Previous nursery/early years experience is desirable.
• Room leadership, supervisory or mentoring experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and support a team of Nursery Practitioners within your designated room.
• Ensure high standards of childcare, learning and development.
• Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities in line with the EYFS.
• Create a safe, stimulating and nurturing learning environment.
• Monitor and support children’s individual development and progress.
• Build positive relationships with parents, carers and colleagues.
• Ensure safeguarding, health and safety and nursery policies are followed.
• Mentor and support team members to maintain excellent childcare standards.
• Assist nursery management with the smooth day-to-day running of the room.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Level 3 Nursery / Early Years qualification

Job description

Early Years Academy in Hitchin, Hertfordshire is seeking a Nursery Room Leader to lead a dedicated team and oversee daily operations in an EYFS setting. This full-time role offers a 4-day working option, combining leadership responsibilities with high-quality childcare delivery.

The successful candidate will bring Level 3 childcare qualifications, prior nursery experience, and strong leadership and safeguarding knowledge to drive excellent outcomes for children and families.