Nursery Room Leader

Willing care; St. Neots; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development opportunities

Discounted childcare

Day off for your birthday

Generous annual leave package

Employee benefits portal

Company pension scheme

Job summary

Willing Care Ltd. is seeking a Nursery Room Leader in the United Kingdom to oversee a dedicated learning room and drive high-quality care and education. You will lead a team, plan Montessori-inspired activities aligned with the EYFS, and support children’s confidence, independence and readiness for school.

The role focuses on safeguarding, strong parent relationships, and creating a stimulating environment with a hands-on, year-round curriculum.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a nursery room and managing a team.
• Knowledge of Montessori-inspired learning and EYFS.
• Ability to plan engaging activities and monitor progress.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day running of the room, maintaining high standards of care and education
• Support and motivate practitioners, encouraging positive teamwork and professional development
• Plan and oversee engaging, Montessori-inspired learning experiences in line with the EYFS
• Encourage children's confidence, independence and individual development
• Support children's communication, social skills and school readiness
• Oversee observations, assessments and children's developmental progress
• Build strong relationships with parents, carers and colleagues
• Create a safe, welcoming and stimulating learning environment
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health and safety and nursery practice

Skills

Leadership

Team motivation

Montessori learning

EYFS planning

Job description

As a Nursery Room Leader, you'll play an important role in bringing these experiences to life, supporting your team and ensuring every child receives high-quality care and education.,

• Lead the day-to-day running of the room, maintaining high standards of care and education
• Support and motivate practitioners, encouraging positive teamwork and professional development
• Plan and oversee engaging, Montessori-inspired learning experiences in line with the EYFS
• Encourage children's confidence, independence and individual development
• Support children's communication, social skills and school readiness
• Oversee observations, assessments and children's developmental progress
• Build strong relationships with parents, carers and colleagues
• Create a safe, welcoming and stimulating learning environment
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health and safety and nursery practice

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements, including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and verification of the right to work in the UK, in line with safeguarding responsibilities.
Salary: £29,600 40 Hours per Week | Monday to Friday | All Year Round A great Room Leader does more than oversee a nursery room. They inspire their team, create exciting learning opportunities and help children develop the confidence and independence they need to thrive. This Good Ofsted-rated, Montessori-based nursery provides an inspiring environment where children are encouraged to explore, and learn at their own pace. With a varied curriculum and a strong focus on hands‑on experiences, the nursery creates meaningful opportunities for children to develop their creativity and essential life skills. Each age group benefits from its own dedicated learning room and spacious garden, allowing children to move between engaging indoor activities and outdoor exploration. The pre‑school also places a strong emphasis on school readiness, helping children build the independence, communication and social skills needed for their next exciting chapter.

• Training and development opportunities
• Discounted childcare
• Day off for your birthday
• Generous annual leave package
• Employee benefits portal
• Company pension scheme

Leading Your Nursery Room