Nursery Room Lead

TeacherActive; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery provider in Cullompton is seeking a Level 3 Nursery Room Lead for a full-time position. You will oversee daily operations, ensuring high standards of care and education for children aged 0-5. Candidates should possess a Level 3 qualification in Childcare and a passion for early years education. Supportive environment with ongoing training and competitive salary offered.

Benefits

Ongoing training and professional development

Friendly team environment

Opportunity to impact young lives

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience working in a nursery setting.
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework.
• A genuine passion for early years education and care.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily running of the nursery room.
• Deliver engaging educational activities.
• Build relationships with children and families.

Skills

Leadership

Child development knowledge

Effective communication

Education

Level 3 qualification in Childcare/Early Years Education

Job description

Overview

Level 3 Nursery Room Lead – Cullompton – Full Time

About the Nursery

Our setting is a well-established, purpose-built nursery that provides a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment for children aged 0–5 years. With spacious rooms, secure outdoor areas, and a dedicated team of early years professionals, the nursery promotes a child-led approach to learning, encouraging exploration, creativity, and development through play.

The Role: Nursery Room Lead

As a Room Lead, you will be responsible for the day-to-day running of one of our age-specific rooms (Baby, Toddler, or Pre-School), ensuring high standards of care and early years education are consistently maintained. You will lead a small team of practitioners, supporting them with planning, observations, and assessments in line with the EYFS framework. You’ll play a key role in building strong relationships with children, families, and colleagues alike.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the smooth daily running of the room
• Deliver engaging and developmentally appropriate activities
• Maintain accurate records and assessments
• Ensure safeguarding and health & safety standards are upheld
• Mentor and support junior staff
• Communicate effectively with parents and carers

Requirements

• A minimum of Level 3 qualification in Childcare/Early Years Education
• At least 1 year of experience working in a nursery setting
• Previous leadership experience (desirable but not essential)
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS, safeguarding, and child development
• A genuine passion for early years education and care

What’s on Offer

• Full-time, permanent position
• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Supportive and friendly team
• Ongoing training and professional development
• A rewarding opportunity to make a lasting impact on young children’s lives

Location: Cullompton

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All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.