Nursery Room Leader: Lead & Develop 0–5s (EYFS)

Refresh Recruitment Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days annual leave

Dedicated Wellbeing Day

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

Refresh Recruitment Ltd in Bristol is seeking a passionate Nursery Room Leader to manage a room, develop Practitioners and deliver high-quality care and early years education for children aged 0-5.

You will lead a team, ensure EYFS compliance, plan activities, monitor progress, build relationships with parents and drive ongoing professional development within a welcoming, growing nursery.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge 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.
• 31 days annual leave including Bank Holidays.
• Dedicated Wellbeing Day.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• Supportive, friendly working environment.
• Opportunity to progress your career within a growing nursery setting.

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 the 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

Team management

Communication skills

Child-led learning

Education

Level 3 childcare qualification

Job description

Refresh Recruitment Ltd in Bristol is seeking a passionate Nursery Room Leader to manage a room, develop Practitioners and deliver high-quality care and early years education for children aged 0-5.

You will lead a team, ensure EYFS compliance, plan activities, monitor progress, build relationships with parents and drive ongoing professional development within a welcoming, growing nursery.