Nursery Room Leader

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Guildford; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Guildford is seeking a Nursery Room Leader to manage day-to-day operations in a nurturing and inclusive nursery. The role offers a starting salary of £30,000 for 40 hours per week and requires a Level 3 qualification in Early Years. Ideal candidates will have experience in early years settings, strong leadership skills, and a genuine passion for child development. Join a supportive team with great benefits and opportunities for progression.

Benefits

Medical plan and wellbeing support

Discounted childcare places

Training and career progression opportunities

Team events and regular staff celebrations

Qualifications

• Experience working in a nursery or early years setting, ideally with some supervisory or leadership responsibility.
• A genuine passion for early years care and education.
• Enhanced DBS check or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team in creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment.
• Plan and deliver age-appropriate activities in line with the EYFS framework.
• Promote positive relationships with children and their families.

Skills

Strong knowledge of child development

Excellent communication

Leadership skills

Teamwork skills

Education

Level 3 qualification in Early Years

Job description

Please note that a Level 3 Early Years is required for this role

Nursery Room Leader | From £30,000 | 40 Hours per Week

Our client, a well-established and inclusive early years service, is looking for a confident and compassionate Nursery Room Leader to join their friendly and supportive team. Set in a beautifully equipped, welcoming nursery, this full-time position offers a fantastic opportunity to lead with purpose in a space where every child is celebrated and encouraged to thrive.

Offering a competitive salary starting from £30,000, and a consistent 40-hour work week, this role is ideal for a passionate early years professional ready to step into a leadership role or further develop their expertise.

As a Nursery Room Leader, you will be responsible for managing the day-to-day running of one of the nursery rooms, ensuring a high standard of care and education for the children in your care. You’ll inspire and guide a small team, creating a warm, inclusive atmosphere where curiosity, development, and wellbeing are at the heart of everything you do.

What We’re Looking For

• Level 3 or higher qualification in Early Years (or equivalent).
• Experience working in a nursery or early years setting, ideally with some supervisory or leadership responsibility.
• Strong knowledge of child development and the EYFS framework.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and teamwork skills.
• A genuine passion for early years care and education.
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain).
• Paediatric First Aid qualification (or willingness to complete training).

Why Join This Nursery?

Our client offers a warm, values-led working culture and a generous benefits package, including:

• Salary from £30,000, depending on experience
• Medical plan and wellbeing support
• Discounted childcare places
• Long service rewards
• Employee benefits portal with access to high street and online discounts
• Training and career progression opportunities
• Team events and regular staff celebrations

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a team in creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment.
• Plan, deliver, and reflect on age-appropriate activities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
• Promote positive relationships with children and their families, offering regular updates and building trust.
• Support the individual needs of each child, helping them reach their full potential through responsive care and tailored learning.
• Model best practice and provide day-to-day support, guidance, and supervision to team members.
• Ensure that safeguarding, health & safety, and hygiene procedures are followed at all times.
• Foster an inclusive culture where every child and colleague is respected and valued.

Reference: WILL147396/EC

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