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Willing Care Recruitment Limited; Watford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £32,200

Discounted childcare

Annual leave

Enhanced DBS check

Training & development

Job summary

Willing Care Recruitment Limited is seeking a Room Leader for a well-equipped nursery in Watford. You will lead the day-to-day running of the room, inspire your team, and ensure high-quality early years education through engaging learning experiences.

You will use the EYFS framework, safeguarding best practice, and strong communication with families to support children’s development. The role offers a supportive environment, ongoing training, and opportunities to progress within a nurturing

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework and safeguarding requirements.
• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Mentoring colleagues and supporting team development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day running of the Room with a focus on high-quality care and education.
• Inspire and support the team to deliver engaging early years experiences.
• Plan activities aligning with the EYFS to prepare children for school.
• Observe and monitor children's progress and safeguarding practices.
• Build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Organisation

Safeguarding

Education

EYFS knowledge

Job description

This is your opportunity to lead a room where curiosity is encouraged, confidence is nurtured, and every day brings new opportunities to learn through play.

This nursery offers an exceptional environment for both children and practitioners. With large open-plan rooms, excellent learning resources, and all-weather outdoor gardens, children can enjoy inspiring indoor and outdoor experiences throughout the year. The thoughtfully designed spaces encourage creativity, collaboration and exploration, helping children develop the skills they'll carry with them into school and beyond.

As a Room Leader, you'll guide your team in delivering high-quality early years education while creating engaging learning experiences that help every child thrive.

What We're Looking For

• Full and relevant
• avious experience as a
• Senior Nursery Practitioner, or an experienced
• Nursery Practitioner ready to progress.
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework, safeguarding, and school readiness.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• A positive and supportive approach to mentoring colleagues.
• A genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development.

What You'll Receive

• £32,200 per year
• Discounted childcare
• Competitive annual leave
• Paid enhanced DBS check
• Long service awards
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Opportunity to lead a Room within a well-equipped nursery with outstanding facilities

Your Role

• Lead the day-to-day running of the Room, ensuring exceptional standards of care and education.
• Inspire and support your team, promoting high-quality early years practice.
• Plan engaging activities that prepare children for their transition to school while encouraging creativity, confidence, and independence.
• Observe, assess, and monitor children's progress in line with the EYFS framework.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• Make full use of the nursery's spacious indoor environments and all-weather outdoor gardens to deliver exciting learning opportunities throughout the year.
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery practice.
• Work closely with the wider management team to continuously enhance the quality of the nursery.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements, including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and verification of the right to work in the UK, in line with safeguarding responsibilities.