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Randstad Education; Tandridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Education in Forest Row is seeking an experienced Nursery Room Leader / Third in Charge to join our senior team. This role offers a clear path to higher management while leading a thriving room.

You will work Monday to Friday, with a salary of £30,000 - £32,000 per year, dependent on experience, and you will help maintain high standards of safeguarding and EYFS delivery. This is a permanent, full-time position with opportunities to progress to Deputy Manager and Manager through paid

Qualifications

• Qualified Early Years practitioner with a minimum Level 3 qualification.
• Experience as a Room Leader, Senior Practitioner, or Nursery Nurse stepping up.
• Strong knowledge of EYFS curriculum, child development and safeguarding.
• Leadership and effective communication to motivate a small team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor your designated room and staff.
• Step up to Third in Charge, assisting with daily operations.
• Foster strong partnerships with parents and carers.
• Maintain safeguarding, health and safety, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

EYFS

Leadership

Childcare

Mentoring

Education

Level 3 Early Years/Childcare

Job description

Salary: £30,000 - £32,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Hours: Monday - Friday

Are you an experienced Early Years Practitioner ready to step into leadership?

We are seeking a passionate, energetic, and qualified

Nursery Room Leader / Third in Charge to join the senior team at our beautiful, highly-regarded nursery in Forest Row.

This role is the perfect stepping stone for a Senior Practitioner or Room Leader looking to develop their management skills. You will enjoy the best of both worlds: leading a thriving room of your own while stepping up to support the wider nursery operations in the absence of the Manager and Deputy.

Key Responsibilities

Lead & Mentor: Oversee your designated room, mentor junior staff, and ensure the delivery of high-quality, creative EYFS activities.

Step Up to Lead: Act as the Third in Charge, assisting with daily operations, compliance, opening/closing duties, and taking charge of the nursery when required.

Parent Partnerships: Foster strong, collaborative, and trusting relationships with parents and carers.

Safety First: Maintain the highest standards of safeguarding, health and safety, and regulatory compliance.

What We Need From You (Requirements)

Qualifications: Minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years/Childcare (NNEB, CACHE, NVQ, or equivalent).

Experience: Proven experience working as a Room Leader, Senior Practitioner, or Nursery Nurse looking to step up.

Knowledge: Deep understanding of the EYFS curriculum, child development, and safeguarding procedures.

Leadership: Strong communication skills with the ability to motivate and lead a small team.

What We Offer

Competitive Pay: £30,000 - £32,000 per year with annual salary reviews.

Career Progression: Direct pathways to Deputy Manager and Manager roles with paid training.

Work-Life Balance: Structured Monday to Friday hours with no weekend work.