EYFS Room Leader — Lead & Develop a Nursery Team

Best-Start-Recruitment; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Best Start Recruitment is seeking a Nursery Room Leader for NG2 Nottingham to lead a baby/toddler/preschool room and ensure high-quality care and learning in line with EYFS.

You'll plan and deliver engaging activities, supervise staff, monitor development, maintain documentation, support safeguarding, and build strong partnerships with parents.

This is a full-time role in Nottingham with opportunities to develop leadership skills within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Essential Level 3 qualification in Early Years/Childcare.
• Experience working in a nursery setting.
• Strong knowledge of EYFS.
• Experience supporting or leading a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a nursery room team.
• Plan and deliver EYFS activities.
• Monitor children's development and learning journeys.
• Ensure safeguarding and Ofsted-aligned practices.
• Maintain room routines and admin records.
• Build strong partnerships with parents.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisation

Time management

Knowledge of child development

EYFS

Education

Level 3 qualification in Early Years/Childcare

Job description

Best Start Recruitment is seeking a Nursery Room Leader for NG2 Nottingham to lead a baby/toddler/preschool room and ensure high-quality care and learning in line with EYFS.

You'll plan and deliver engaging activities, supervise staff, monitor development, maintain documentation, support safeguarding, and build strong partnerships with parents.

This is a full-time role in Nottingham with opportunities to develop leadership skills within a supportive team.