Nursery Room Leader

St. George's Nursery; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recommend-a-Friend bonus

Welcome bonus

Holiday entitlement

Wellbeing day

Pension

Career progression

Childcare discounts

Team socials

Free parking

Job summary

St George’s Nursery Nottingham is seeking a Nursery Room Leader to support and guide a small team, ensuring the room runs smoothly each day and high standards of care, education and safeguarding are maintained.

You will work closely with the Deputy and Nursery Manager, liaise with families, and help create a positive environment where children and staff thrive. The role is permanent full-time with progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Hold a minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification (or equivalent).
• You must have a good understanding of the EYFS and be capable of maintaining children’s development records.
• We are committed to safeguarding children, and all posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check and references.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with and support parents, carers and other family members.
• Support all staff and promote a good staff team.
• Lead a small team in your room to provide an exceptional level of childcare.
• Maintained by the nursery management team.
• Maintain good practice in your room, ensuring that the EYFS is adhered to.
• Keeping records of children’s progress, routines, and interests.

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery Room Leader

Location: Nottingham – Sherwood

Salary: Up to £27,500 per annum

Contract: Permanent Full-time 40 hrs a week Mon-Friday.

Benefits:

• £500 Recommend-a-Friend and Welcome bonus
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Paid annual Wellbeing Day
• Free confidential wellbeing and counselling support
• Pension contribution scheme
• Ongoing training and career progression opportunities
• Childcare discounts
• Team socials, and staff appreciation events (Including our annual black-tie awards evening).
• Free parking on site

Join an Award-Winning Nursery Group

St George’s Nursery Group has been delivering exceptional childcare and early years education across the East Midlands for over 30 years. Proudly recognised as one of the Top 20 Nursery Groups in 2024, we are passionate about creating nurturing environments where children, families, and staff can thrive. Many of our team have been with us for 15 years or more, reflecting the caring and positive working environment we are proud to offer.

About you

This is the perfect first step into nursery leadership. As a Nursery Room Leader, you’ll support and guide your team, work closely with the Deputy and Nursery Manager, and help ensure the room runs smoothly each day. You’ll play an important part in maintaining high standards of care, education and safeguarding, while helping to create a positive environment where both children and staff can thrive. If you’re a qualified childcare professional with a real passion for early years and you’re ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you.

Your Role

As Nursery Room lead, you will:

• Liaise with and support parents, carers and other family members.
• Support all staff and promote a good staff team.
• Lead a small team in your room to provide an exceptional level of childcare.
• supported by the nursery management team.
• Maintain good practice in your room, ensuring that the EYFS is adhered to.
• Keeping records of children’s progress, routines, and interests.

What We’re Looking For

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Hold a minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification (or equivalent).
• You must have a good understanding of the EYFS and be capable of maintaining children’s development records.
• We are committed to safeguarding children, and all posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check and references.
• Childcare experience: 3 years+ (Required)
• Management experience: (Preferred but not essential)

Previous applicants need not apply.

If you’re looking for a rewarding role within a nursery group with a Supportive leadership team and inclusive workplace culture that truly values its people, we would love to hear from you.