Pre-School Room Leader

Tiny Tots Recruitment; Leyland; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Tiny Tots Recruitment is seeking a Pre-School Room Leader for a nursery in Leyland. The role is ideal for an experienced Room Leader or a Level 3 qualified practitioner ready to progress, responsible for the pre-school room and supporting colleagues to develop children's confidence, independence and skills for their next steps.

Key duties include leading daily routines, delivering EYFS-aligned activities, promoting communication and emotional wellbeing, and building strong relationships with

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Early Years or above.
• Experience working with pre-school children.
• Sound EYFS knowledge and safeguarding.
• Ability to guide colleagues and take responsibility for a room.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Warm, patient approach to helping every child thrive.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily running of the pre-school room and organise activities and routines.
• Provide engaging learning opportunities that reflect children's interests and support the EYFS.
• Encourage children's communication, friendships, independence and emotional wellbeing.
• Support colleagues with planning, observations and everyday practice.
• Monitor children's development and identify appropriate next steps.
• Build positive relationships with parents and carers, sharing progress and celebrating achievements.
• Work with nursery management to support children with additional needs.
• Maintain a safe, welcoming environment and follow safeguarding procedures.

Job description

Pre-School Room Leader

Tiny Tots Recruitment is looking for a Pre-School Room Leader to join a nursery in Leyland.

This is an opportunity for an experienced Room Leader or a Level 3 qualified practitioner ready to progress. You'll take responsibility for the pre-school room, supporting your colleagues and helping children develop the confidence, independence and skills they need for their next steps.

Your role will include:

• Leading the daily running of the pre-school room and organising activities and routines.
• Providing engaging learning opportunities that reflect children's interests and support the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Encouraging children's communication, friendships, independence and emotional wellbeing.
• Supporting colleagues with planning, observations and everyday practice.
• Monitoring children's development and identifying appropriate next steps.
• Building positive relationships with parents and carers, sharing progress and celebrating achievements.
• Working with nursery management to support children with additional needs.
• Maintaining a safe, welcoming environment and following safeguarding procedures.

We're looking for:

• A full and relevant Level 3 qualification in Early Years or above.
• Experience working with pre-school-aged children.
• A sound understanding of the EYFS, safeguarding and child development.
• The confidence to guide colleagues and take responsibility for a room.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• A warm, patient approach and a commitment to helping every child thrive.

Previous room leadership experience is welcome, although applications are also encouraged from experienced practitioners ready to take the next step.

Appointment is subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references