Early Years Room Quality Lead

Protocol Education Ltd; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four-day week

Same day off weekly

Three days away from work weekly

Competitive salary

CPD and development

Career progression

Induction programme

First Aid training

Health and wellbeing

Pension

Referral scheme

Uniform provided

Free on-site parking

Air-conditioned rooms

Well-resourced environments

Job summary

Protocol Education Ltd. is seeking an experienced Early Years Room Quality Lead in Chelmsford to drive high-quality practice and lead a team within a four‑day, 38‑hour week.

The role focuses on EYFS delivery, safeguarding and continuous improvement, with on-site parking and a supportive induction. You will lead by example, coach educators, and ensure excellent learning experiences while maintaining nurturing environments and strong partnerships with families.

Qualifications

• A full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification.
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS, safeguarding and child development.
• Previous experience in an early years setting.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• A passion for helping children achieve the best possible start in life.
• The ability to create a positive, organised and nurturing learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example and promote high-quality early years practice.
• Take day-to-day responsibility for the organisation and quality of your room.
• Support, coach and develop educators within your room.
• Deliver engaging learning experiences in line with the EYFS.
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, care and wellbeing.
• Build strong partnerships with children, families and colleagues.
• Work closely with the leadership team to drive continuous quality improvement.

Skills

Leadership

EYFS knowledge

Communication skills

Coaching/mentoring

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Early Years Room Quality Lead

Chelmsford £29,146 - £31,616 per annum Permanent | Full-Time | 38 Hours Across 4 Days

Be Part of an Exciting New Chapter

A nursery in Chelmsford is entering an exciting new phase of growth and development. As part of continued investment in the environment and team, we are seeking an experienced and ambitious Early Years Room Quality Lead to help drive high-quality practice and support the ongoing development of the nursery.

This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate Level 3 Early Years professional who combines outstanding childcare practice with the confidence to lead, support and develop others.

What's on Offer?

• Four-day working week (38 hours across 4 days)


• Same day off every week


• Three days away from work each week


• Competitive salary of £29,146 - £31,616 per annum


• Ongoing CPD and professional development


• Career progression opportunities


• Comprehensive induction programme


• First Aid training provided


• Health and wellbeing programme


• Company pension


• Employee referral scheme


• Uniform provided


• Free on-site parking


• Air-conditioned nursery rooms


• Beautifully resourced indoor and outdoor learning environments

The Role

As Room Quality Lead, you will:

• Lead by example and promote high-quality early years practice.


• Take day-to-day responsibility for the organisation and quality of your room.


• Support, coach and develop educators within your room.


• Deliver engaging learning experiences in line with the EYFS.


• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, care and wellbeing.


• Build strong partnerships with children, families and colleagues.


• Work closely with the leadership team to drive continuous quality improvement.

About You

To be successful, you will have:

• A full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification.


• Strong knowledge of the EYFS, safeguarding and child development.


• Previous experience in an early years setting.


• Excellent communication and leadership skills.


• A passion for helping children achieve the best possible start in life.


• The ability to create a positive, organised and nurturing learning environment.

Safeguarding

This nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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