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Randstad Education; Lewes; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Family-friendly hours

No weekend work

Forest Row location

Job summary

Randstad Education in Forest Row is seeking an experienced Nursery Room Leader to lead a busy EYFS room on a permanent, full-time basis.

You will work 8am-6pm, Monday to Friday, with no weekend work, and you will be responsible for mentoring staff, planning activities and ensuring safeguarding.

If you have Level 3 Early Years, strong leadership, and a passion for child development, this role offers clear progression.

Qualifications

• UK nursery experience with EYFS and safeguarding.
• Supervisory/ senior room experience preferred.
• Enhanced DBS check and two references required.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and inspire room staff to deliver EYFS care.
• Plan and implement age-appropriate activities, manage routines, and oversee learning environments.
• Act as a Key Person, monitor progress, conduct assessments, and maintain learning journals.
• Maintain open, professional communication with parents and carers regarding child updates.
• Ensure safeguarding, health and safety, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Team Leadership

Room Management

Child Development

Parent Communication

EYFS Knowledge

Safeguarding

Education

CACHE/NVQ or equivalent

Job description

Salary: Competitive (Dependent on Experience)

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Hours: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Monday to Friday

Nursery Room Leader | Forest Row | Permanent

Are you an experienced Level 3 Early Years Practitioner looking for a leadership role in Forest Row? We are seeking a dedicated Room Leader to join a vibrant local nursery team on a full-time, permanent basis.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and inspire room staff to deliver exceptional Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) care.

Room Management: Plan and implement age-appropriate activities, manage daily routines, and oversee learning environments.

Child Development: Act as a Key Person, monitoring progress, conducting assessments, and maintaining accurate learning journals.

Parent Communication: Maintain open, professional relationships with parents and carers regarding child updates.

Compliance & Safety: Ensure strict adherence to safeguarding, health and safety, and regulatory guidelines.

Candidate Requirements

Qualifications: CACHE, NVQ, or equivalent

Experience: Proven experience working in a UK nursery setting, ideally in a senior or supervisory role.

Knowledge: Deep understanding of the EYFS framework and safeguarding standards.

Vetting: Enhanced DBS check and two satisfactory professional references required.

Competitive salary aligned with local market standards.

Set full-time hours (8am-6pm, Mon-Fri) with zero weekend work.

Clear pathways for career progression and ongoing training.

Supportive management team and excellent working environment in Forest Row.