Nursery Lead / Room Leader - LS11

Protocol Education Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education is seeking a confident Nursery Lead (Room Leader) to take ownership of a room at LS11, Leeds, and support the wider nursery team in delivering high‑quality early years provision. You will lead day‑to‑day operations, plan and deliver EYFS‑aligned activities, coach practitioners, monitor children's development with accurate records, and build strong relationships with parents.

This role offers leadership prospects, an experienced management team, and a setting that prioritises

Qualifications

• Level 3 (or above) Early Years qualification.
• Proven experience in a nursery setting (senior/practitioner level).
• Confidence leading a team and setting expectations.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and EYFS.
• Organised, proactive, and solution-focused.

Responsibilities

• Leading a room and supporting day-to-day operations
• Planning and delivering high-quality learning in line with EYFS
• Coaching and supporting practitioners in your team
• Monitoring children's development and ensuring accurate records
• Building strong relationships with parents and carers
• Ensuring safeguarding, health & safety, and compliance standards are met
• Supporting the nursery management team with continuous improvement

Skills

Leadership

EYFS knowledge

Communication

Team coaching

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery Lead / Room Leader - LS11

Location: LS11, Leeds
Hours: Full-time
Salary: Competitive + leadership responsibilities

About the Role

We're looking for a confident Nursery Lead (Room Leader) to take ownership of a room and support the wider nursery team. This is a great opportunity for an experienced practitioner ready to step up and lead with clarity and consistency.

You'll set the tone - supporting your team, ensuring high standards, and creating an environment where both children and staff thrive.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading a room and supporting day-to-day operations
• Planning and delivering high-quality learning in line with EYFS
• Coaching and supporting practitioners in your team
• Monitoring children's development and ensuring accurate records
• Building strong relationships with parents and carers
• Ensuring safeguarding, health & safety, and compliance standards are met
• Supporting the nursery management team with continuous improvement

What We're Looking For

• Level 3 (or above) Early Years qualification
• Proven experience in a nursery setting (senior/practitioner level)
• Confidence leading a team and setting expectations
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and EYFS
• Organised, proactive, and solution-focused

Why Join?

• Opportunity to step into leadership with real impact
• Support from an experienced management team
• Clear progression pathways
• A setting that values structure, quality, and staff development

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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