Nursery Room Leader – Warrington, Cheshire | Up to £15 Per Hour

Early Years Academy; Warrington; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Early Years Academy is seeking a experienced Nursery Room Leader to head a nursery room in Warrington, ensuring high standards of care and education under the EYFS framework. You will guide practitioners, drive engaging activities, and support children’s development in a nurturing, inclusive environment.

The role emphasises leadership, safeguarding, and effective teamwork within a supportive nursery setting, with a competitive hourly rate and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• A recognised Level 3 qualification or above in Childcare or Early Years.
• Experience working in a nursery or Early Years setting.
• Experience as Nursery Room Leader, Senior Nursery Practitioner or similar responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework.
• Good safeguarding and child protection understanding.
• Experience planning and delivering stimulating learning experiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the daily operation of a nursery room, maintaining high standards of care and education.
• Coach, motivate and mentor nursery practitioners to promote excellent practice.
• Plan and oversee age-appropriate, stimulating activities.
• Ensure EYFS learning and development is supported and observed.
• Monitor progress through observations and assessments.
• Support children's communication, independence, confidence and wellbeing.
• Maintain safe, inclusive learning environments and positive relationships with parents.
• Contribute to Ofsted readiness and nursery improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

EYFS knowledge

Communication

Safeguarding awareness

Education

Level 3 childcare/early years

Job description

NURSERY ROOM LEADER – WARRINGTON, CHESHIRE
Location: Warrington, Cheshire

Salary: Up to £15.00 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience

Job Title: Nursery Room Leader / Early Years Room Leader

Recruitment Agency: Early Years Academy

NURSERY ROOM LEADER JOB IN WARRINGTON – EARN UP TO £15 PER HOUR

Are you an experienced Nursery Room Leader or Senior Early Years Practitioner looking for an exciting new leadership opportunity in Warrington, Cheshire?

Early Years Academy is recruiting a passionate, enthusiastic and dedicated Nursery Room Leader for a nursery in Warrington, offering a competitive hourly rate of up to £15.00, depending on qualifications and experience.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced childcare professional who enjoys leading a team, supporting children’s learning and creating an inspiring, nurturing environment where young children can thrive.

The successful candidate will play an important role in maintaining high standards of childcare and early education, supporting nursery practitioners and ensuring that every child receives exceptional care in a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment.

We are looking for a confident and motivated Early Years professional with strong leadership skills, excellent knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and a genuine passion for children’s learning and development.

Whether you’re an established Nursery Room Leader seeking a new challenge or an experienced Senior Nursery Practitioner ready to progress into leadership, we would love to hear from you.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Nursery Room Leader, your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and supporting the daily operation of a nursery room, ensuring high standards of childcare and early education.
• Supervising, motivating and mentoring nursery practitioners to promote excellent childcare practice.
• Planning and overseeing stimulating, creative and age-appropriate learning activities.
• Ensuring children’s learning and development are supported in accordance with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory framework.
• Monitoring children’s observations, assessments and developmental progress.
• Supporting children’s communication, independence, confidence and emotional wellbeing.
• Creating a safe, inclusive, stimulating and nurturing learning environment.
• Building positive and professional relationships with parents and carers.
• Supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
• Ensuring safeguarding, child protection, health and safety and nursery policies are consistently followed.
• Maintaining appropriate staff-to-child ratios and supporting effective staff deployment.
• Supporting staff induction, mentoring and professional development.
• Promoting positive behaviour and inclusive Early Years practice.
• Ensuring children’s personal care routines are delivered safely and sensitively.
• Working closely with the Nursery Manager and wider team to maintain high standards.
• Contributing to nursery improvement initiatives and preparation for Ofsted inspections.
• Acting as a positive role model and promoting excellent communication and teamwork.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• A recognised Level 3 qualification or above in Childcare or Early Years, suitable for the position.
• Previous experience working in a nursery or Early Years setting.
• Experience as a Nursery Room Leader, Senior Nursery Practitioner or in a position involving additional responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory framework.
• A good understanding of safeguarding procedures and child protection responsibilities.
• Experience planning and delivering stimulating learning experiences.
• Confidence supporting observations, assessments and children’s developmental progress.
• Strong communication, organisation and leadership skills.
• The ability to motivate, support and guide nursery colleagues.
• Experience building positive relationships with parents and carers.
• A genuine passion for supporting children’s learning and development.
• A caring, patient, enthusiastic and professional approach.
• Experience supporting children with additional needs, mentoring staff or contributing to nursery inspections would be advantageous.

PERSONAL QUALITIES

• Warm, friendly and approachable.
• Passionate about children’s education and development.
• Confident and supportive when leading a nursery team.
• Creative and enthusiastic when planning learning experiences.
• Reliable, organised and committed.
• An excellent communicator with children, parents and colleagues.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Calm, patient and professional when managing challenges.
• Committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Proactive in identifying opportunities to improve nursery practice.
• Dedicated to maintaining a safe and nurturing environment for every child.
• Motivated to develop their leadership and management skills.

SALARY AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

• Competitive hourly rate of up to £15.00, depending on qualifications and experience.
• Opportunity to lead and support an Early Years nursery room.
• Opportunity to develop leadership, mentoring and team management skills.
• Opportunity to contribute to children’s learning and development.
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a nursery leadership position.
• Scope for continued professional development and future career progression.
• Working hours, contract details and additional employment benefits will be confirmed during the recruitment process.

WHY BECOME A NURSERY ROOM LEADER?

Working as a Nursery Room Leader is a rewarding opportunity to combine your passion for Early Years education with your leadership abilities.

You will play an important role in guiding practitioners, supporting children’s development and creating positive learning experiences.

As a Room Leader, you will help build an environment where children feel safe, valued and encouraged to explore, learn and develop.

This position is also an excellent career opportunity for an experienced Senior Nursery Practitioner who is ready to progress into a leadership role.

WHY APPLY THROUGH EARLY YEARS ACADEMY?

Early Years Academy specialises in Early Years and Education recruitment, helping qualified childcare professionals find rewarding opportunities with nursery employers.

Our recruitment team supports candidates throughout the recruitment process, including applications, interview arrangements and communication with prospective employers.

We understand the Early Years sector and aim to match candidates with opportunities that suit their qualifications, experience and career aspirations.

Whether you’re an experienced Room Leader seeking a new opportunity or a Senior Practitioner looking for career progression, Early Years Academy is here to support your next step.

SAFEGUARDING AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

Early Years Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Appointment will be subject to appropriate safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, right-to-work verification and confirmation of relevant qualifications.

We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds and are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion throughout the recruitment process.