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Randstad Education; Limpsfield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Education in Forest Row, United Kingdom, is seeking a Nursery Room Leader for a full-time, permanent position. The role involves leading a nursery room, planning activities, and ensuring EYFS compliance while maintaining strong parent communication.

Ideal candidates hold CACHE or NVQ qualifications with UK nursery experience, including supervisory responsibilities. A DBS check and two references are required, with a clear progression path and a supportive management team.

Qualifications

• Experience in a UK nursery setting, ideally in a senior or supervisory role.
• Strong understanding of the EYFS framework and safeguarding standards.
• Enhanced DBS check and two satisfactory professional references required.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and inspire room staff to deliver EYFS care.
• Plan and implement age-appropriate activities, manage daily routines, and oversee learning environments.
• Act as a Key Person, monitoring progress, conducting assessments, and maintaining accurate learning journals.
• Maintain open, professional relationships with parents and carers regarding child updates.
• Ensure strict adherence to safeguarding, health and safety, and regulatory guidelines.

Skills

Team leadership

Room management

Child development

Parent communication

Safeguarding

Education

CACHE or 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.