Nursery Room Leader

Tops Day Nurseries; Taunton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus

Childcare discount

Blue Light Card discounts

Wellbeing support

Birthday off / wellbeing day

Holiday entitlement

Job summary

Tops Day Nurseries in Taunton, Somerset, is seeking a Room Leader to oversee babies and young children up to five years old in our Tops Mini Mariners Nursery. The role involves leading the room team, planning learning activities, maintaining a safe environment, and supporting children's development, with a 37–40 hour week, 7.30–18.30, and £15.80 per hour.

We offer benefits including a welcome bonus, childcare discounts, discounts via Blue Light Card, wellbeing support, and generous holiday

Qualifications

• Early Years qualification (Level 3 or higher) in childcare.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills.
• Experience working in an early years setting.
• Good communication skills, both with children and adults.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support the team of childcare workers and educators in the room.
• Delegate tasks and responsibilities to staff, ensuring a smooth workflow.
• Mentor and train staff to ensure high standards of care and education are maintained.
• Plan and deliver age-appropriate learning activities that support the developmental needs of the children.
• Organize a daily routine that balances learning, play, and rest.
• Create stimulating environments with engaging activities that encourage children’s curiosity and development.
• Ensure individual learning plans are developed to meet the needs of each child.
• Ensure the room is always well-organized and that all resources are available and used effectively.
• Set up activities and create displays that reflect the children's work and progress.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Communication

Education

Early Years qualification (Level 3+)

Job description

Location: Taunton, Somerset, United Kingdom Somerset

Job type: Full Time Permanent

Salary: £15.80 Hour (depend on qualification)

Contracted Hours: 37-40 hours per week between 7.30-18.30

Why Join Tops Day Nurseries?

At Tops Day Nurseries, we’ve been shaping futures since 1990. As the UK’s largest employee-owned childcare group, we know that valuing people is the key to success. When you join us, you become more than an employee you become a co-owner with a voice, opportunities to grow, and a share in our success.

With over 30 nurseries across the South of England, we provide outstanding early years education and childcare for babies, toddlers, and preschool children. With opportunities for Apprenticeship, Nursery practitioners, Nursery Managers & Casual staff, we are always looking for passionate individuals to join us.

We’re proud to be recognised as a World’s Happiest Workplace 2025 and one of the Top 10 Apprenticeship Employers in the UK (2024).

About The Role

Our Room Leader looks after the educational and social development of babies and young children up to the age of five. Their primary duties include providing children with a safe environment to learn, helping them to develop basic social and behavioural skills and engaging them in age-appropriate play activities.

About The Nursery

Tops Mini Mariners Nursery is a 36-place eco-friendly day nursery and preschool in Taunton, providing Early Education and Care for children aged 3 months to preschool. Our open-plan, natural learning environment supports children to explore, play, and develop at their own pace. Our passionate team creates engaging, sensory-rich activities that encourage imagination and learning through play. We also explore themed learning and a monthly “language of the month,” helping children discover different cultures, countries, and foods from around the world. Activities includes cooking school, Boogie Mites, yoga, football fun, and tooth brushing, supporting a fun, inclusive, and curiosity-led approach to learning.

Why You’ll Love Working with Us

At Tops Day Nurseries, we believe in rewarding our team for their hard work and dedication. Here are some of the fantastic benefits you’ll enjoy as part of our family.

• £700 Welcome Bonus to kick-start your journey with us
• Up to 60% childcare discount at Tops Day Nurseries
• Exclusive discounts & rewards via Blue Light Card and Each Person platform (gyms, cinema, shopping, travel & many more)
• Health & wellbeing support- NHS prescriptions, optical care & dental treatment
• A generous holiday allowance- including your birthday off & a wellbeing day!

As well as many more exciting benefits! You can view the full list on our page or Careers website!

What does the role involve?

• Manage and support the team of childcare workers and educators in the room.
• Delegate tasks and responsibilities to staff, ensuring a smooth workflow.
• Mentor and train staff to ensure high standards of care and education are maintained.
• Plan and deliver age-appropriate learning activities that support the developmental needs of the children.
• Organize a daily routine that balances learning, play, and rest.
• Create stimulating environments with engaging activities that encourage children’s curiosity and development.
• Ensure individual learning plans are developed to meet the needs of each child.
• Ensure the room is always well-organized and that all resources are available and used effectively.
• Set up activities and create displays that reflect the children's work and progress.

What are we looking for?

• Early Years qualification (Level 3 or higher) in childcare.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills.
• Experience working in an early years setting.
• Good communication skills, both with children and adults.

Important Safeguarding Information

• Hold (or be willing to obtain) an enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service. If you don’t yet have one, you’ll need to cover the cost.
• Be eligible to work in regulated roles- not on the Children’s Barred List.
• Successfully complete background and reference checks.

At Tops Day Nurseries, we are an equal opportunities employer, committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.