Nursery Room Leader

Adtalent Recruitment; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Claires Court School in Maidenhead is seeking a qualified Nursery Room Leader to manage the day-to-day running of the two-to-four room in The Thicket. You will ensure high-quality care and a safe, stimulating learning environment while working 40 hours per week across 52 weeks.

Based at The Thicket, you will lead staff, plan activities, maintain development records, and build strong relationships with children, parents and colleagues, with safeguarding at the heart of every day.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 qualification in childcare or above.
• Experience in an Early Years setting.
• Good English and numeracy skills.
• Ability to create safe, happy and stimulating play activities.
• Supportive, collaborative approach.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Commitment to children’s welfare and safeguarding.
• Understanding of child protection responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operation of your nursery room.
• Deploy staff and resources while maintaining ratios.
• Plan and deliver stimulating, age-appropriate activities.
• Create a welcoming, inclusive learning environment.
• Tailor routines to meet each child’s needs.
• Develop bonds with key children and carers.
• Maintain development records and observations.
• Coach and develop other nursery staff.
• Identify training needs for continuous improvement.
• Build relationships with parents and carers.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and GDPR requirements.

Skills

Nursery management

Observational assessment

Communication with parents

Team leadership

Education

NVQ Level 3 in childcare

Job description

Nursery Room Leader

Claires Court School, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 3QECompetitive salary
Full-time, 40 hours per week | 52 weeks per year
Start date: November 2026 or January 2027

Claires Court has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and qualified Nursery Room Leader to join our experienced Early Years team.

Based at The Thicket in Maidenhead, you will work with children aged two to four in a new nursery setting surrounded by beautiful grounds alongside our Junior School.

The Role

As Nursery Room Leader, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day running of your room. You will ensure children receive consistently high-quality care while creating a safe, welcoming and stimulating environment in which they can learn, develop and thrive.

You will lead and support your staff team, organise resources effectively and build positive relationships with children, parents, carers and colleagues.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the day-to-day operation of your nursery room
• Deploying staff and resources effectively while maintaining appropriate ratios
• Planning and delivering stimulating, age-appropriate activities
• Creating a welcoming, inclusive and creatively presented learning environment
• Tailoring routines and activities to meet each child’s individual needs
• Developing positive and appropriate bonds with your key children
• Taking responsibility for the welfare of all children within your room
• Leading observations and maintaining accurate development records, including through the Evidence Me app
• Supporting, coaching and developing other members of the nursery team
• Identifying training needs and opportunities for continuous improvement
• Building trusted relationships with parents and carers
• Following all safeguarding, child protection, health and safety and GDPR requirements

About You

We would love to hear from you if you are an experienced Room Leader or an enthusiastic Early Years professional ready to take the next step in your career.

You must have:

• An NVQ Level 3 qualification in childcare or above
• Previous experience of working in an Early Years setting
• Good English and numeracy skills
• The ability to create safe, happy and stimulating play activities
• A supportive, responsive and collaborative approach
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• A clear commitment to children’s welfare and safeguarding
• A good understanding of child protection responsibilities

Why Join Claires Court?

At Claires Court, we aim to help every boy and girl develop the confidence, skills and self-belief needed to succeed in life.

In return for your commitment, we offer a positive and supportive working environment, experienced colleagues and regular opportunities for professional development and training.

Claires Court is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to complete the relevant safer recruitment checks.