Nursery Room Leader

TeacherActive Ltd; Oxford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four-day week

Extra day off

Leadership training

Career progression

Job summary

TeacherActive is working with a well-established nursery in Oxford to recruit a dedicated Nursery Room Leader. You will support children aged 1-4, lead EYFS activities and help run the day-to-day operations of the room.

The role offers a four-day working week (40 hours across four longer days) with an extra day off, on-the-job leadership training and real opportunities for career progression within a friendly, supportive team.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Childcare / Early Years or above.
• Experience in a nursery or Early Years setting.
• Leadership support experience welcomed with on-the-job training.

Responsibilities

• Support running of the nursery room for ages 1-4.
• Lead day-to-day activities and EYFS learning.
• Collaborate with team to drive staff development.

Skills

Leadership

Nursery experience

EYFS knowledge

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 Childcare / Early Years

Job description

Salary: £16.07 - (£33,425.60 per annum based on 40 hours)

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Location: Oxford

Start Date: ASAP

Nursery Room Leader

Are you a passionate Level 3 qualified Nursery Practitioner ready to take the next step into a leadership role?

Do you have experience supporting the running of a nursery room and want the opportunity to develop your leadership skills?

Would you love a four-day working week, an extra day off and a nursery that genuinely invests in your career progression?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a well‑established nursery in Oxford, who are looking to welcome a dedicated Nursery Room Leader following exciting internal promotions. With a friendly and supportive team, a positive working culture and a genuine commitment to developing their staff, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a setting where your hard work and career ambitions are valued.

The nursery is looking to appoint a Nursery Room Leader on a full-time, permanent basis, supporting children aged 1-4 years through engaging EYFS activities, creating a safe and nurturing environment and helping to lead the day-to-day running of the room. Working 40 hours per week, you'll have the option to spread your hours across four longer days, giving you an additional day off each week, and previous room leadership support experience is welcomed with full on-the-job training available for the right candidate.

The successful Nursery Room Leader will have:

• A Level 3 qualification in Childcare / Early Years or above
• Experience working within a nursery or Early Years setting
• Previous experience supporting the running of a nursery room, or experience in a leadership role
• Strong knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage / EYFS framework
• Excellent communication, organisation and teamwork skills
• A positive, enthusiastic and nurturing approach to supporting children's learning and development

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A four-day working week option, completing 40 hours across four longer days
• An additional day off each week when working the four-day pattern
• On-the-job leadership training, making this an ideal opportunity for aspiring Room Leaders
• Genuine career progression opportunities, with a strong culture of internal promotion
• A friendly and supportive team that values collaboration and staff development
• A permanent position within a well-established nursery that invests in its people

Whether you're already working as a Nursery Room Leader or you're an experienced Nursery Practitioner looking for that next step, this could be the perfect opportunity to develop your career in a supportive Early Years environment.

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