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

Job summary

Randstad Education is hiring a Nursery Room Leader in Forest Row for a permanent, full-time role. You will lead a team, plan activities, monitor progress as Key Person, and maintain learning journals within EYFS guidelines.

The ideal candidate holds CACHE or NVQ (or equivalent), has UK nursery experience, and holds an enhanced DBS with two references. Role emphasizes safeguarding, staff supervision, and strong parent communication.

Qualifications

• UK nursery experience required.
• Proven supervisory/leadership background.
• Knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding standards.
• 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 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

EYFS knowledge

Child development

Safeguarding

Education

CACHE / NVQ 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.