Nursery Curriculum Room Leader

The Learning Experience UK; Weybridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus £2,500

Competitive salary up to £33,500

Staff benefits package

CPD and funded qualifications

Medical cashback plan

Life insurance & pension

Company events

Modern learning spaces

Job summary

The Learning Experience UK in Weybridge is seeking an experienced Curriculum Room Leader to design, implement, and evaluate the room's curriculum in line with EYFS principles. You will lead the team to ensure continuous progression and a safe, nurturing learning environment.

This role offers a welcome bonus of £2,500, a competitive salary up to £33,500, and opportunities for funded qualifications and CPD to support your professional growth.

Qualifications

• Full & relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification.
• Experience leading an Early Years room or team.
• Strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding and child protection.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation and evaluation of the room's curriculum in line with EYFS principles.
• Ensure clear progression of learning and confidence in the curriculum with the team.
• Provide a safe, nurturing environment in line with EYFS standards.
• Monitor and celebrate milestones in children's development.
• Communicate effectively with families to build strong relationships.
• Lead and support colleagues to maintain high-quality care and learning.
• Ensure safeguarding and child protection policies are followed.

Skills

Excellent communication

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding knowledge

Curriculum leadership

Education

Level 3+ Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery Curriculum Room Leader – Weybridge

Join us and receive a welcome bonus of £2,500!

Salary: Up to £33,500 per year (depending on qualifications & experience)

Contract: Full-time, permanent

Location: Weybridge, Surrey

Eligibility: The successful candidate must have the legal right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment. Please note that this role is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future.

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Curriculum Room Leader to join our Weybridge Nursery. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a high-quality early years provider, offering a nurturing, engaging, and stimulating environment where children can learn, play, and grow.

Why Join Us?

We believe in supporting both children and staff, creating a positive and professional workplace. You'll benefit from:

• Competitive salary
• 22 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Paid overtime, sick days & birthday leave
• Staff childcare discount
• PerkBox – exclusive discounts & wellness perks
• Medical cashback plan (covering you & up to 4 children)
• Life insurance & AVIVA pension scheme
• Company-funded social events
• Modern learning spaces designed for early years development

Professional Growth:

• Funded qualifications & leadership pathways
• Ongoing CPD & specialist training
• Tuition reimbursement

Your Role

As a Curriculum Room Leader, you will:

• Lead the design, implementation and evaluation of the room's curriculum in line with EYFS principles and the setting's curriculum intent
• Ensure a clear progression of learning, building knowledge and confidence in the curriculum with the team.
• Provide a safe, nurturing, stimulating environment in line with EYFS standards
• Monitor, record, and celebrate milestones in children's development
• Communicate effectively with families to build strong relationships
• Lead and support colleagues to maintain high-quality care and learning
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding and child protection policies

We're looking for someone with:

• Full & relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification - essential
• Previous experience in an Early Years setting (ideally as a Room Leader, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Nurse, or Early Years Educator)
• Strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding, and child protection
• Excellent communication skills and a passion for early childhood education
• A commitment to delivering the highest standards of care