Nursery Room Leader (Level 3+) – Lead Learning & Team

Willing Care Recruitment Limited; Guildford; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established nursery in Guildford is seeking a confident Nursery Room Leader with a Level 3 Early Years qualification. In this role, you will lead a well-resourced team and ensure children’s wellbeing and curiosity come first. You will manage the nursery room, plan engaging activities, and mentor your team. This position offers a salary from £29,000, access to excellent employee benefits, including discounted childcare and medical support, in a warm, inclusive culture.

Benefits

Employee benefits portal

Discounted childcare

Medical plan and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience working in a nursery or early years setting.
• Leadership experience or readiness to step into it.
• Enhanced DBS check or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the day-to-day running of your nursery room.
• Plan, deliver and evaluate age-appropriate activities.
• Guide, mentor and support your team.

Skills

Child development knowledge

Leadership readiness

Communication skills

Team mentoring

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Tools

EYFS framework

Job description

A well-established nursery in Guildford is seeking a confident Nursery Room Leader with a Level 3 Early Years qualification. In this role, you will lead a well-resourced team and ensure children’s wellbeing and curiosity come first. You will manage the nursery room, plan engaging activities, and mentor your team. This position offers a salary from £29,000, access to excellent employee benefits, including discounted childcare and medical support, in a warm, inclusive culture.