Nursery Room Head (maternity Cover)

Connected Recruitment Limited; Gerrards Cross; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare recruitment agency is seeking a Nursery Room Head for a maternity cover position in Gerrards Cross. This full-time role involves managing a small team and planning educational activities. You will have the opportunity to work a 4-day week and receive various benefits, including discounts on childcare fees and social events. The ideal candidate will have NVQ Level 3 qualification and experience as a Room Leader. An Enhanced DBS check will be required.

Benefits

Discount on Childcare Fees (50% from day one)

Fun social events throughout the year

Bonuses and vouchers

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• NVQ/Cache Level 3 Diploma in Early Years, NNEB, Montessori Diploma, Early Years Degree or QTS.
• Experience as a Room Leader.
• Strong knowledge of EYFS and children’s learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Manage, develop and motivate a small team.
• Plan educational activities and create engaging learning environments.
• Build relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.

Skills

Experience as a Room Leader

Strong knowledge of EYFS

Excellent interpersonal skills

Strong planning and organizational skills

Good verbal and written communication skills

Self-motivation

Passion for education

Education

NVQ/Cache Level 3 Diploma in Early Years or equivalent

Job description

Tel: [phone]
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24a Popes Lane, London, W5 4NB

Role: Nursery Room Head Maternity Cover (Jan 2026 - March 2027)

Location: Gerrards Cross SL9

Hours: 40 hours per week

Flexi Option: Option to flex your hours over 4 day week

Qualification: NVQ/Cache Level 3 or equivalent

Why join our client's Family?

You are an amazing Early Years Educator who has previous experience of being a Room Leader - managing a small team and planning activities for your room.

Our Client believes that a well-cared for team results in well-cared for children. That is why they strive to offer their staff every opportunity to develop with us to reach their full potential. they offer in-house and external training (wherever possible within working hours) including in exciting disciplines such as Forest School Leadership and Montessori so you have career opportunities across their eight nurseries.

Flexi Working

Time off work is important to keep to you fresh, enthusiastic and raring to go. This is why our client have introduced the 4-day week. This allows you to choose to work your 40 hours over 4 days, giving you an extra day off every week!

The Role

Our client are looking for a qualified and experienced Early Years Practitioner who already has some experience as a Room Leader. You will be responsible for:

• Managing, developing and motivating a small team;
• Planning a wide range of educational activities for your room and creating engaging learning environments;
• Showcasing the room to prospective parents;
• Building excellent relationships with children, parents and colleagues;
• Delivering our 'Learning through play’ ethos;
• Promoting child welfare and ensuring all safeguarding procedures are followed.
• Great career path and promotion prospects;
• Further Training including in Forest School Leadership and Montessori;
• 4-day week option;
• Discount on Childcare Fees (50% from day one increasing to 66% with service);
• Fun social events throughout the year and an annual Christmas party;
• Celebration of hard work - bonuses, vouchers and social events;
• Discounts on high street shops such as Asda, Curry's and PC World;
• Employee Assistance Programme.

What you will bring

• NVQ/Cache Level 3 Diploma in Early Years, NNEB, Montessori Diploma, Early Years Degree or QTS;
• Experience as a Room Leader;
• Strong knowledge of EYFS and children’s learning and development;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Self-motivation, innovation and a positive outlook;
• Good verbal and written communication skills;
• Strong planning and organisational skills;
• Lots of energy; and above all,
• A passion for delivering amazing educational experiences to children.

How to apply

If this sounds like your perfect position please apply via the link below.

An Enhanced DBS check and reference checks will be carried out prior to employment

To apply for this job, please send us your CV quoting reference: 56237928