Nursery Room Leader

Claires Court co.; Maidenhead; Sur place; GBP 24 000 - 28 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Résumé du poste

Claires Court School in Maidenhead is seeking a Nursery Room Leader to manage the daily operation of a nursery room and ensure high‑quality care in a safe, welcoming setting. You will lead staff, plan activities, and tailor routines to each child, while building strong relationships with parents and carers.

You will be responsible for safeguarding, development records, and ongoing professional development within a supportive team environment. Start date: November 2026 or January 2027.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in childcare or above.
• Experience in an Early Years setting.
• Good English and numeracy skills.

Responsabilités

• Lead the 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 and safety‑focused learning environment.
• Develop records and observations (Evidence Me).
• Coach and develop other nursery team members.

Connaissances

Leadership

Communication

Numeracy

Play-based learning

Formation

NVQ Level 3 in childcare

Description du poste

Claires Court School, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 3QE

Competitive salary

Full-time, 40 hours per week | 52 weeks per year

Start date: November 2026 or January 2027

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.