Nursery Room Leader

Best Start Recruitment; Penrith; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free breakfast and lunch

Enhanced leave for family matters

Long service awards

Competitive salary and pension plan

Job summary

Best-Start-Recruitment is seeking a motivated Room Leader to lead and manage a nursery room. You will ensure high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS framework and support the team while building strong relationships with children and their families.

This role requires a Level 3 qualification in a UK recognised early years qualification. The nursery promotes an inclusive culture, offers competitive benefits, including enhanced leave and 80% childcare discount, and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Must be at least Level 3 qualified in a UK recognised early years qualification.
• Excellent understanding of EYFS.
• Extensive knowledge of safeguarding children.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a room ensuring high-quality care and education in accordance with EYFS.
• Support and guide the team, fostering a positive collaborative environment.
• Build strong relationships with children and families to meet their individual needs.

Skills

Understanding of EYFS

Safeguarding knowledge

Leadership experience

Education

Level 3 qualification in early years

Job description

We’re now looking for a Room Leader to join our team, someone who’s ready to get stuck in, spark imaginations, and help children thrive.

Why this nursery?

Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26

Ranked #1 UK Best Workplaces for Women 2025

Crowned NMT’s Large Nursery Group of the Year, for the second year running

80% Childcare Discount – T&Cs apply

What we offer our Room Leaders:

Free breakfast, lunch, and healthy snacks to fuel your day!

Accredited training through our awesome Academy and bespoke training platform.

Enhanced leave for maternity, paternity, fertility, and adoption because family matters.

Wellbeing goodies, staff rewards, and fun events all year round.

Long service awards to celebrate your commitment.

Take the day off on your birthday, it’s all about you!

Competitive salary, pension plan and enhanced holiday allowance.

Friendly central support team always on hand to help.

How you’ll make a difference as a Room Leader:

By leading and managing a room within the nursery, ensuring high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS.

Through supporting and guiding the team, fostering a positive, collaborative environment and promoting professional development.

Through building strong relationships with children and families, ensuring each child’s individual needs are met and their learning is supported.

What a Room Leader needs:

Must be at least Level 3 qualified in a UK recognised early years qualification.

Excellent understanding of EYFS.

Extensive knowledge of safeguarding children.

Leadership experience desirable.

We are unable to offer any kind of visa sponsorship for this role.

We embrace everyone. Our goal is to create a truly inclusive culture and diverse workforce. We break down barriers so you can be your authentic self and flourish!