Nursery Room Leader

Claires Court co.; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Supportive team

Job summary

Claires Court School in Maidenhead is inviting applications for a Nursery Room Leader. You will lead the day-to-day running of your nursery room, ensure high-quality care, and foster a safe, welcoming learning environment for children aged two to four.

Based at The Thicket, you will manage staff, plan activities, and build strong relationships with parents and colleagues while upholding safeguarding and GDPR requirements.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in childcare or higher is essential.
• Experience in an Early Years setting is required.
• Good English and numeracy skills are essential.
• Ability to create safe, happy and stimulating play activities.
• Supportive, collaborative approach and strong leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operation of your nursery room.
• Deploy staff and resources while maintaining ratios.
• Plan and deliver age-appropriate activities.
• Create a welcoming, inclusive learning environment.
• Tailor routines to meet individual needs.
• Develop bonds with key children and parents.
• Maintain welfare and safeguarding standards.
• Lead observations and maintain development records.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safeguarding

Numeracy

Education

NVQ Level 3 in childcare

Job description

Nursery Room Leader

Claires Court School, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 3QECompetitive salary
Full-time, 40 hours per week 52 weeks per year
Start date: November 2026 or January 2027

Claires Court has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and qualified Nursery Room Leader to join our experienced Early Years team.

Based at The Thicket in Maidenhead, you will work with children aged two to four in a new nursery setting surrounded by beautiful grounds alongside our Junior School.

The Role

As Nursery Room Leader, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day running of your room. You will ensure children receive consistently high-quality care while creating a safe, welcoming and stimulating environment in which they can learn, develop and thrive.

You will lead and support your staff team, organise resources effectively and build positive relationships with children, parents, carers and colleagues.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the day-to-day operation of your nursery room
• Deploying staff and resources effectively while maintaining appropriate ratios
• Planning and delivering stimulating, age-appropriate activities
• Creating a welcoming, inclusive and creatively presented learning environment
• Tailoring routines and activities to meet each child s individual needs
• Developing positive and appropriate bonds with your key children
• Taking responsibility for the welfare of all children within your room
• Leading observations and maintaining accurate development records, including through the Evidence Me app
• Supporting, coaching and developing other members of the nursery team
• Identifying training needs and opportunities for continuous improvement
• Building trusted relationships with parents and carers
• Following all safeguarding, child protection, health and safety and GDPR requirements

About You

We would love to hear from you if you are an experienced Room Leader or an enthusiastic Early Years professional ready to take the next step in your career.

You must have:

• An NVQ Level 3 qualification in childcare or above
• Previous experience of working in an Early Years setting
• Good English and numeracy skills
• The ability to create safe, happy and stimulating play activities
• A supportive, responsive and collaborative approach
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• A clear commitment to children s welfare and safeguarding
• A good understanding of child protection responsibilities

Why Join Claires Court?

At Claires Court, we aim to help every boy and girl develop the confidence, skills and self-belief needed to succeed in life.

In return for your commitment, we offer a positive and supportive working environment, experienced colleagues and regular opportunities for professional development and training.

Closing date: 8.00am on Wednesday 21 October 2026

Applications will be considered as they are received, so early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date.

Claires Court is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to complete the relevant safer recruitment checks.