Nursery Room Leader

TeacherActive; London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider is seeking an enthusiastic Room Leader for a permanent position in Chelmsford. The role involves supporting a dynamic team to create an engaging and safe environment for young children. Ideal candidates will have a Level 3 qualification in Early Years and a passion for childhood education.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of proven experience working in a nursery setting.
• Previous supervisory or leadership role in early years is highly desirable.
• Sound knowledge of EYFS framework and safeguarding procedures.

Responsibilities

• Leading, supporting, and mentoring a team of practitioners.
• Planning and evaluating engaging activities based on EYFS.
• Monitoring children's development and maintaining accurate records.

Skills

Communication

Organisational Skills

Leadership

Passion for Early Years Education

Education

Level 3 or above qualification in Early Years / Childcare

Job description

South East/ permanent / £26k - 28.5k per year

Location: Chelmsford
Hours: Full-Time
Contract: Permanent
Start Date: Immediate start preferred – Flexible for the right candidate

About the Role:

We are currently seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Room Leader to join our warm and supportive team in Chelmsford. This is a full-time, permanent position, offering a fantastic opportunity to take the next step in your early years career and lead a dynamic team in creating a nurturing, inspiring, and educational environment for young children.

Key Responsibilities:

As Room Leader, you will play a pivotal role in the day-to-day running of the room. Your main duties will include:

Leading, supporting, and mentoring a team of practitioners in your designated room

Planning, implementing, and evaluating engaging activities that support the EYFS framework

Ensuring a safe, clean, and stimulating learning environment

Monitoring children's development and maintaining accurate records

Building strong, positive relationships with children, parents, and staff

Ensuring safeguarding and health & safety policies are always followed

Supporting with staff training, development, and performance reviews

Liaising with the nursery management team to maintain high standards of care and education

What We’re Looking For:

We are looking for someone passionate about early years education and confident in leading a team. You must have:

Level 3 or above qualification in Early Years / Childcare (essential)

Proven experience working in a nursery setting (at least 2 years preferred)

Previous experience in a supervisory or leadership role within early years (highly desirable)

Sound knowledge of the EYFS framework , safeguarding, and child protection procedures

Excellent communication and organisational skills

A positive, proactive attitude and a genuine love for working with children

Start Date:

An immediate start is ideal, but we are happy to be flexible for the right candidate.

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.

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