Nursery Room Leader

TipTopJob; Crawley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

No weekend work

Career progression

Training opportunities

Job summary

TipTopJob in Forest Row is seeking an experienced Level 3 Early Years Practitioner to take on a Room Leader role in a full-time, permanent capacity. You will lead a dedicated nursery team, plan activities, and oversee daily routines to support young children’s learning.

The role requires safeguarding knowledge, a strong understanding of the EYFS framework, and experience as a senior or supervisory practitioner in a UK nursery setting.

Qualifications

• Experience leading staff in a UK nursery setting.
• Strong EYFS knowledge and safeguarding understanding.
• Ability to mentor and develop room staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and inspire room staff to deliver EYFS care.
• Plan and implement age-appropriate activities and routines.
• Act as Key Person, monitor progress and maintain learning journals.
• Maintain open, professional relationships with parents and carers.
• Ensure safeguarding, health and safety, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Team leadership

Room management

Child development

Parent communication

Compliance and safety

Education

Level 3 Early Years / Childcare qualification

Job description

Level 3 Nursery Room Leader
Location: Forest Row, East Sussex
Salary: Competitive (Dependent on Experience)
Job Type: Full:Time, Permanent
Hours: 8:00 AM : 6:00 PM, Monday to Friday
Nursery Room Leader Forest Row Permanent
Are you an experienced Level 3 Early Years Practitioner looking for a leadership role in Forest Row? We are seeking a dedicated Room Leader to join a vibrant local nursery team on a full:time, permanent basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and inspire room staff to deliver exceptional Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) care.
• Room Management: Plan and implement age:appropriate activities, manage daily routines, and oversee learning environments.
• Child Development: Act as a Key Person, monitoring progress, conducting assessments, and maintaining accurate learning journals.
• Parent Communication: Maintain open, professional relationships with parents and carers regarding child updates.
• Compliance and Safety: Ensure strict adherence to safeguarding, health and safety, and regulatory guidelines.

Candidate Requirements

• Qualifications: CACHE, NVQ, or equivalent Level 3 Early Years / Childcare qualification (required).
• Experience: Proven experience working in a UK nursery setting, ideally in a senior or supervisory role.
• Knowledge: Deep understanding of the EYFS framework and safeguarding standards.
• Vetting: Enhanced DBS check and two satisfactory professional references required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary aligned with local market standards.
• Set full:time hours (8am:6pm, Mon:Fri) with zero weekend work.
• Clear pathways for career progression and ongoing training.
• Supportive management team and excellent working environment in Forest Row.