Nursery Room Leader: Inspire, Lead & Elevate Early Years

Refresh Recruitment Ltd; Burgess Hill; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days annual leave incl. Bank Hols

Wellbeing Day

PD & training opportunities

Supportive working environment

Job summary

Refresh Recruitment Limited is seeking a Nursery Room Leader for a nursery in Burgess Hill. You will lead your room, support Nursery Practitioners, and deliver high-quality care for children aged 0-5, ensuring EYFS compliance and a safe learning environment.

The role requires a Level 3 qualification in Childcare or equivalent and entails 40 hours per week over 4 or 5 days (Mon-Fri). You will foster staff development, parent communication, and continuous improvement within the team.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge and understanding of the EYFS framework.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong organisational and leadership abilities.
• Genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and lead by example.
• Previous experience in a nursery or childcare setting.
• Experience in a Room Leader or senior childcare role.
• Understanding of child-led learning and play-based approaches.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and education for children aged 0-5 years.
• Lead, support, and supervise Nursery Practitioners within your room.
• Plan and deliver engaging activities that promote children's learning and development.
• Ensure staff are appropriately deployed to maintain high standards of care and education.
• Implement the nursery's key person procedures and allocate children to key carers effectively.
• Create and maintain a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment.
• Ensure compliance with EYFS framework and nursery policies.
• Monitor, observe, and assess children's progress, maintaining accurate records.
• Build positive relationships with parents and carers, providing regular feedback on children's development.
• Manage daily room routines including meals, sleep times, and educational activities.
• Promote leadership, teamwork, and continuous improvement within the nursery.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Education

Level 3 Childcare qualification

Job description

Refresh Recruitment Limited is seeking a Nursery Room Leader for a nursery in Burgess Hill. You will lead your room, support Nursery Practitioners, and deliver high-quality care for children aged 0-5, ensuring EYFS compliance and a safe learning environment.

The role requires a Level 3 qualification in Childcare or equivalent and entails 40 hours per week over 4 or 5 days (Mon-Fri). You will foster staff development, parent communication, and continuous improvement within the team.