Nursery Room Leader

The Old Station Nursery; River; Presencial; GBP 23.000 - 32.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Childcare support

Holiday entitlement + birthday off

Access to The National College and培训

Volunteer day

Perkbox discounts and wellbeing tools

Blue Light Card

Descripción de la vacante

The Old Station Nursery Dover is seeking a Nursery Room Leader to guide a team, deliver high-quality care and ensure children feel secure and engaged.

You will lead daily room operations, support EYFS learning through play-based activities, and build strong partnerships with families, staff and external professionals.

Formación

• Must hold Level 3 Early Years qualification or QTS.
• Strong understanding of the EYFS framework and how to apply it in practice through play and interaction.
• Proven leadership and people-management skills in a childcare setting.
• Excellent safeguarding practices and safeguarding knowledge.
• Strong organisation, communication, and ability to guide a team.

Responsabilidades

• Leading and mentoring your room team, setting clear expectations and modelling high-quality care and education.
• Guiding the delivery of the EYFS through engaging, play-based experiences around children’s interests and developmental needs.
• Overseeing observations, planning, and records so your team understands each child’s progress and next steps.
• Creating a safe, inclusive environment with caring routines that reflect each child’s individual needs.
• Building trusting relationships with families and working with colleagues and external professionals to support children’s development.
• Organising daily responsibilities within your room and supporting the management team with the nursery’s wider running.
• Keeping safeguarding, hygiene, safety, and children’s wellbeing at the heart of your team’s practice.
• Sharing constructive feedback, welcoming ideas, and supporting colleagues’ ongoing development.
• Taking on delegated leadership responsibilities, including supporting nursery operations during management absences as agreed.

Conocimientos

EYFS knowledge

Leadership

Team mentoring

Communication

Safeguarding

Observations & assessment

Educación

Level 3 Early Years qualification

QTS

Descripción del empleo

Join Our Team as a Nursery Room Leader

Lead a room full of possibility -for children and your team

At The Old Station Nursery, we believe everyone is still growing — little humans and big humans alike. As a Nursery Room Leader at Dover, you’ll guide your team to create a welcoming space where children feel secure, curiosity is encouraged, and everyone has a part to play.

You’ll stay close to the everyday care and learning that makes Early Years special, while supporting colleagues to develop their skills and growing your own confidence as a leader.

Why Join Our Team?

We take care of the people who care for our children and families. Here’s what that means for you:

• Childcare support: Free childcare for your first month, followed by a 52% discount based on your working hours.

• Time to recharge: 31 days of holiday, including national bank holidays, plus your birthday off and an extra day after 3 years of service.

• Space to grow: Access to The National College, with a library of courses and training to develop your practice and leadership.

• Connection to your community: One paid day each year to volunteer and support a cause that matters to you.

• Everyday support: With access to Perkbox, enjoy discounts on shopping, meals out, and everyday essentials, alongside wellbeing tools and online medical services. You’ll also be eligible for a Blue Light Card, helping your money go further with even more discounts.

• Recognition along the way: We celebrate the care and commitment you bring, with Employee of the Month recognition, long-service awards to mark your milestones, and referral bonuses for introducing friends or family to our team.

Pay: £27,565 per Annum(38hours per week) / £13.95 per hour

Hours: 38 hours over 5 days - Monday to Friday

Location

The Old Station Nursery Dover
Crabble Road
Dover
Kent
CT17 0QD

Where You'll Be Working

Located in River, in the outskirts of Dover off the A256, we are surrounded by beautiful countryside, inspiring our free-flow indoor to outdoor environment have two open-plan ground floor rooms with plenty of space. Our garden has a large area to explore too. We use the natural environment to enhance our children’s experiences of the natural world whether it is letting off steam in the grassed area or riding bikes and using balance beams in the flat rubber tarmac area. Free parking is available for our team too.

What You'll Be Doing

Working alongside the Nursery Management Team, you’ll lead the day-to-day running of your room, bringing together thoughtful care, purposeful play, and a team that supports one another.

One moment you might be helping a colleague extend children’s learning through an activity. The next, you could be welcoming a new family or adapting a routine to help a child feel more settled.

Your role will include:

• Leading and mentoring your room team, setting clear expectations and modelling high-quality care and education

• Guiding the delivery of the EYFS through engaging, play-based experiences shaped around children’s interests and developmental needs

• Overseeing observations, planning, and records so your team understands each child’s progress and next steps

• Creating a safe, inclusive environment with caring routines that reflect each child’s individual needs

• Building trusting relationships with families and working with colleagues and external professionals to support children’s development

• Organising daily responsibilities within your room and supporting the management team with the nursery’s wider running

• Keeping safeguarding, hygiene, safety, and children’s wellbeing at the heart of your team’s practice

• Sharing constructive feedback, welcoming ideas, and supporting colleagues’ ongoing development

• Taking on delegated leadership responsibilities, including supporting nursery operations during management absences as agreed

Our values are simple: Own it. Be human. Make it happen. As a Room Leader, that means taking responsibility for your room, listening to your team, and working together to turn ideas into positive experiences for children.

What We’re Looking For

You must hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification or Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) to be considered for this role.

You’ll also bring:

• A strong understanding of the EYFS and how to put it into practice through play, care, and meaningful interactions

• The confidence to guide colleagues, share your knowledge, and lead by example

• A caring, observant approach that recognises each child’s strengths, interests, and needs

• Good organisation and clear communication to help your room run smoothly

• A commitment to safeguarding and maintaining high standards of care

• Openness to feedback and a willingness to keep learning alongside your team

We’re looking for someone who notices when others need encouragement, makes space for different ideas, and takes pride in helping both children and colleagues grow.

Please note: we are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

The Old Station Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references, verification of your right to work in the UK, and any essential qualifications. If successful, our Onboarding Team will guide you through every step of the onboarding process. We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments will be considered to support fairness and accessibility for all candidates. This role involves regulated activity with children.