Founding Room Leader: Baby to Preschool

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 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.