Nursery Room Leader

Additional Resources; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare provider in Southend-on-Sea is seeking a Toddler Room Leader to ensure high-quality care for toddlers. The role includes leading the toddler room, planning activities, and supervising staff. Candidates should have experience in early years education and a Level 3 childcare qualification. The position offers a competitive salary and several benefits including pension and employee discounts.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Paid sick leave

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Previously worked as a Room Leader, Third in Charge, or similar role.
• Proven experience in a nursery or childcare setting.
• Sound understanding of early years education and child development.
• Confident in leading a team and managing daily operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the toddler room and support high-quality care.
• Oversee activity planning to support children's development.
• Promote a safe and engaging environment.
• Supervise and guide nursery staff.
• Build trusting relationships with parents.

Education

Level 3 childcare qualification

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for a Toddler Room Leader to join a well-established early years childcare provider delivering high-quality services and full-day care and education for babies, toddlers, and preschool-aged children.

As a Room Leader, you will be leading the toddler room and supporting the delivery of high-quality care and early learning experiences. This full-time role offers a salary range of £27,000 - £30,000 and benefits.

You will be responsible for:

Taking the lead in the day-to-day running of the toddler room
Overseeing activity planning to support children’s developmental stages
Promoting a safe, engaging, and inclusive environment
Supervising and guiding nursery staff within the room
Building trusting relationships with parents, keeping them informed of progress and concerns
Ensuring all safeguarding, health, and safety procedures are followed
Observing and responding to children’s needs, development, and behaviour

What we are looking for:

Previously worked as a Room Leader, Third in Charge, Deputy Manager, Assistant Room Manager, Senior Nursery Nurseror in a similar role.
Proven experience in a nursery or childcare setting.
Sound understanding of early years education and child development
Level 3 childcare qualification
Confident in leading a team and managing daily operations within a room
A caring nature and genuine enthusiasm for supporting young children’s growth

What’s on offer:

Competitive salary
Company pension scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Paid sick leave and bereavement leave
Regular company events
On-site parking
Health and wellbeing initiatives
Employee discounts and childcare support

This is a great opportunity for a Room Leader to take the next step in your childcare career.

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Job Info

Job Title:

Nursery Room Leader

Company:

Additional Resources

Location:

Posted:

Jul 30th 2025

Closes:

Aug 30th 2025

Sector:

Education

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

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