Nursery Room Leader

Randstad Education; Lewes; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Full-time hours

Career progression

Supportive management

Job summary

Randstad Education in the UK is recruiting a Level 3 Nursery Room Leader for Forest Row, East Sussex. This full-time, permanent role offers a leadership position within a vibrant nursery team.

You will lead a room, plan age-appropriate activities, monitor progress, and ensure safeguarding and health & safety compliance while building strong relationships with families. Competitive salary and clear progression paths are provided.

Qualifications

• Requires Level 3 Early Years / Childcare qualification (CACHE, NVQ or equivalent).
• Experience in a UK nursery, preferably in a senior or supervisory role.
• Strong understanding of EYFS framework and safeguarding standards.
• DBS check and two references required.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and inspire room staff to deliver EYFS care.
• Plan activities, manage daily routines and oversee learning environments.
• Act as Key Person, monitor progress and maintain learning journals.
• Maintain open communication with parents and carers.

Skills

Team Leadership

Room Management

Child Development

Parent Communication

Safeguarding & Safety

Education

Level 3 Early Years / Childcare

CACHE/NVQ equivalent

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 & 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.