Nursery Room Leader (Senior)

eTeach UK Limited; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based children's education provider is seeking an experienced Nursery Room Leader. The role involves supporting the Nursery Manager and Deputy Manager, leading the nursery team, and ensuring a high-quality child-led learning environment. Ideal candidates have a full Early Years qualification and experience in early years education. Benefits include competitive pay, training opportunities, and a supportive work environment. Join a vibrant team dedicated to nurturing young children's growth.

Benefits

Competitive pay and annual pay reviews

Paid one hour lunch break

50% off for your child in our nurseries

Enhanced maternity pay

Employer pension

Refer a friend bonus

28 days holiday (inc bank holidays, FTE)

Birthday off and Annual Wellbeing Day

3 extra days off between Christmas and New Year

24/7 access to a remote GP

Career progression and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Early Years qualification required.
• Experience in a leadership role within early years education.
• Knowledge of child-led learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Support the Nursery Manager and Deputy Manager as third in charge.
• Lead and mentor the nursery team.
• Ensure high quality child-led learning environment.
• Implement curriculum and development plans.

Skills

Leadership

Child development

Early Years education

Team collaboration

Education

NNEB NVQ Level 3+ Diploma (Childcare & Education)

BTEC (Childcare)

QTS Foundation Degree or BA Hons in Early Years Education or Child Development

Job description

Nursery Room Leader (Senior)

Location: Raised in Bristol – Felix Road Adventure Playground, Easton, BS5

Salary: £29,848 per annum

Hours: Full Time: 40hrs

Job Overview

We’re looking for an experienced and inspiring Nursery Room Leader to step into a Senior role, acting as third in charge and supporting both the Nursery Manager and Deputy Manager. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone ready to take the next step in their Early Years career. If you're a qualified Early Years Practitioner, Educator or Teacher who brings energy, warmth and leadership to your work, we’d love to hear from you.

About Raised In Bristol

Raised In Bristol is a not-for-personal-profit social enterprise with a clear mission: to provide the very best early years education while investing in the communities we serve. We love what we do and we’re committed to helping the youngest children reach their full potential in friendly, nurturing, and engaging home‑from‑home environments.

Our nursery offers a more relaxed feel than larger settings, with just 62 places. It’s housed in a beautiful timber‑framed building overlooking the much‑loved Felix Road Adventure Playground. The nursery has a warm, homely atmosphere, and all rooms enjoy free‑flow access to the garden space, perfect for outdoor play and exploration.

Responsibilities

• Act as third in charge and support the Nursery Manager and Deputy Manager.
• Lead and mentor the nursery team to ensure a high quality child‑led learning environment.
• Support the management team and help the wider team to thrive.
• Contribute to creating a welcoming, inclusive, collaborative and supportive environment.
• Ensure high standards for yourself, the team and the nursery.
• Implement and review curriculum and development plans.

Qualifications

To apply for this role you’ll need a full and relevant Early Years qualification, such as:

• NNEB NVQ Level 3+ Diploma (Childcare & Education)
• BTEC (Childcare)
• QTS Foundation Degree or BA Hons in Early Years Education or Child Development

Please note: The Level 3 Award in Early Years Education does not meet the DfE’s criteria for a “full and relevant” Level 3 qualification for staffing ratios in early years settings.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and annual pay reviews.
• Paid one hour lunch break.
• 50% off for your child in our nurseries.
• Enhanced maternity pay.
• Employer pension.
• ‘Refer a friend’ bonus for introducing new team members.
• 28 days holiday (inc bank holidays, FTE).
• Your Birthday off and an Annual Wellbeing Day (in addition to your annual leave).
• Plus 3 extra days off between Christmas and New Year.
• 24/7 access to a remote GP for you and your family.
• Career progression and training opportunities.

Key Behaviours

• Contribute to creating a welcoming, inclusive, collaborative and supportive environment.
• Children’s needs at the forefront of everything that you do.
• Positive mindset, approaching tasks with a can‑do‑attitude.
• Strong work ethic, setting a good example for others and supporting your team.
• Working in partnership positively with your team.
• Initiating new initiatives and ways of doing things.
• High standards for yourself, team and the nursery.
• Reflective mindset, open to feedback and ongoing self‑improvement.

Why Work With Us?

We really value our expert team. As well as offering competitive pay for all roles in a friendly and supportive team, you’ll receive lots of great benefits: competitive pay, annual pay reviews, paid one hour lunch break, 50% off for your child in our nurseries, enhanced maternity pay, employer pension, ‘Refer a friend’ bonus, 28 days holiday, your birthday off, annual wellbeing day, 3 extra days off between Christmas and New Year, 24/7 remote GP access, career progression and training opportunities.

We love what we do and we’re committed to helping the youngest children reach their full potential in friendly, nurturing, and engaging home‑from‑home environments. We’re building something special and we’d love you to be part of it.

Apply for This Role

As a part of our safer recruitment policy and commitment to safeguarding, we will require you to complete our application form directly on our website during the process. It’s easy to use and mobile-friendly.

Closing Date: 19/12/25