Nursery Room Leader

TeacherActive Limited.; East Hagbourne; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four-day week option

Additional day off

On-the-job leadership training

Career progression

Friendly team

Permanent role

Job summary

TeacherActive Limited, Oxford, seeks a Nursery Room Leader to guide a 1–4 age group, deliver EYFS activities and help run the room daily. You will create a safe, nurturing space while supporting staff development and solid teamwork.

The role offers a four-day week option, 40 hours across four longer days, with an extra day off, plus on‑the‑job leadership training and genuine career progression within a well‑established nursery.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Childcare / Early Years or above.
• Experience in a nursery or Early Years setting.
• Experience supporting running of a nursery room or in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework.
• Excellent communication, organisation and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the nursery room and support the daily running of routines.
• Deliver EYFS activities and ensure a safe, nurturing environment.
• Collaborate with senior staff to drive staff development and teamwork.

Skills

Leadership

EYFS knowledge

Communication

Teamwork

Nurturing approach

Education

Level 3 qualification in Childcare / Early Years

Job description

East of England/ permanent / £16.07 - 16.07 per hour Education

• Location: Oxford
• Start Date: ASAP
• Salary: £16.07 - (£33,425.60 per annum based on 40 hours)
• Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Are you a passionate Level 3 qualified Nursery Practitioner ready to take the next step into a leadership role?

Do you have experience supporting the running of a nursery room and want the opportunity to develop your leadership skills?

Would you love a four-day working week, an extra day off and a nursery that genuinely invests in your career progression?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a well-established nursery in Oxford, who are looking to welcome a dedicated Nursery Room Leader following exciting internal promotions. With a friendly and supportive team, a positive working culture and a genuine commitment to developing their staff, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a setting where your hard work and career ambitions are valued.

The nursery is looking to appoint a Nursery Room Leader on a full-time, permanent basis, supporting children aged 1-4 years through engaging EYFS activities, creating a safe and nurturing environment and helping to lead the day-to-day running of the room. Working 40 hours per week, you\'ll have the option to spread your hours across four longer days, giving you an additional day off each week, and previous room leadership support experience is welcomed with full on-the-job training available for the right candidate.

The successful Nursery Room Leader will have:

• A Level 3 qualification in Childcare / Early Years or above
• Experience working within a nursery or Early Years setting
• Previous experience supporting the running of a nursery room, or experience in a leadership role
• Strong knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage / EYFS framework
• Excellent communication, organisation and teamwork skills
• A positive, enthusiastic and nurturing approach to supporting children\'s learning and development

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A four-day working week option, completing 40 hours across four longer days
• An additional day off each week when working the four-day pattern
• On-the-job leadership training, making this an ideal opportunity for aspiring Room Leaders
• Genuine career progression opportunities, with a strong culture of internal promotion
• A friendly and supportive team that values collaboration and staff development
• A permanent position within a well-established nursery that invests in its people

Whether you\'re already working as a Nursery Room Leader or you\'re an experienced Nursery Practitioner looking for that next step, this could be the perfect opportunity to develop your career in a supportive Early Years environment.

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

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

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

TeacherActive is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Safeguarding is central to our recruitment practices, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All applicants are subject to thorough vetting and safer recruitment checks before being cleared to work.

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