Nursery Room Leader (Level 3 or above) - Full Time

Wild Monkeys Childcare Ltd; Peacehaven; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Career progression

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Wild Monkeys Childcare Ltd in Peacehaven is seeking a Nursery Room Leader (Level 3 or above) to lead a busy age-group room. You will manage a small team, plan EYFS activities, track development, and build strong partnerships with parents and carers.

The role requires a minimum Level 3 qualification in Childcare, proven room leadership experience, deep EYFS knowledge, and a passion for outdoor learning. The setting features a 140ft garden, safeguarding and Ofsted compliance, and opportunities for

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in Childcare / Early Years (or equivalent/above).
• Proven experience as Room Leader or Senior Practitioner in an early years setting.
• Deep knowledge of EYFS framework and Ofsted regulations.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Genuine passion for outdoor learning and community-focused childcare.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a small team of nursery practitioners and assistants.
• Plan, deliver, and evaluate a creative EYFS curriculum.
• Act as a designated Key Person with accurate records and learning journeys.
• Ensure safeguarding, health and safety, and Ofsted compliance in your room.
• Maintain open, warm communication with parents and provide progress updates.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Outdoor learning

Education

Level 3 Childcare / Early Years

Job description

Nursery Room Leader (Level 3 or above) - Full Time

Join our vibrant, welcoming, and community-focused team in Peacehaven! We pride ourselves on providing a nurturing, stimulating, and safe environment where children can thrive, explore, and learn. With fantastic indoor facilities and immediate access to the beautiful East Sussex coastline and outdoor learning spaces, we are dedicated to delivering the highest standards of early years education.

The Role

We are looking for a passionate, enthusiastic, and experienced Nursery Room Leader to take charge of one of our key age-group rooms. In this role, you will lead a small team of practitioners, ensuring the highest quality of care and education is delivered daily. You will be a key dynamic force in planning inspiring EYFS activities, tracking child development, and building strong partnerships with parents and carers.

Key Responsibilities

Lead & Inspire: Manage the day-to-day running of the room, mentoring and supporting a small team of nursery practitioners and assistants.

EYFS Excellence: Plan, deliver, and evaluate a creative, child-led curriculum that aligns with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.

Key Person Duties: Act as a key person for a designated group of children, maintaining accurate developmental records and learning journeys.

Safety & Well-being: Ensure strict compliance with all safeguarding, health and safety, and Ofsted requirements within your room.

Parent Partnership: Maintain warm, open, and professional communication with parents, providing regular updates on their child’s progress.

What We Are Looking For

A minimum Level 3 qualification in Childcare / Early Years (or equivalent/above).

Proven experience working as a Room Leader or a Senior Practitioner within an early years setting.

Deep knowledge and practical understanding of the EYFS framework and Ofsted regulations.

Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

A genuine passion for outdoor learning and community-focused childcare is highly desirable.

Competitive salary with annual performance reviews.

Excellent internal career progression

Company pension scheme and employee wellness support.

The opportunity to work in a truly unique setting, based in a house with 140ft garden - we even have dedicated admin staff to allow you to focus on working with the children!

Safeguarding & Safer Recruitment

Wild Monkeys Childcare Ltd is strictly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff, volunteers, and students to share this absolute commitment.This position constitutes a regulated activity and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Therefore, any offer of employment will be strictly conditional upon the following mandatory pre-employment checks:

An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check with a check against the Children’s Barred List.

Receipt of at least two satisfactory, verified professional references (one of which must be from your most recent employer). References will explicitly request information regarding your suitability to work with children.

Full verification of your identity, relevant qualifications, and Right to Work in the UK.

A thorough review of your full employment and education history; any gaps or discrepancies must be fully accounted for and will be explored during a face-to-face interview.

In line with safer recruitment guidelines, online and social media searches may be conducted on shortlisted candidates prior to interview.

Please note: Applicants are required to disclose any information, criminal convictions, or cautions that could affect their suitability or legal ability to work with children. We only accept fully completed application forms; CVs alone will not be accepted in place of a full application.

opportunites for profetional development including peadatric first aid and safeguarding training, pension scheme,Annual leave days, sick days,