Room Lead, Early Years: Team Leadership & Learning

Little Pumpkins Nursery & Pre-Primary; Lawford; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare

Employee discount

Free parking

On-site parking

Job summary

Little Pumpkins Nursery & Pre-Primary in Lawford is seeking a Room Lead to support the Room Manager and lead a small team of Early Years practitioners. The role runs 38 hours per week over a four-day period, with shifts from 7.30am to 6pm, across a 50-week year.

The successful candidate will hold Level 3+ qualifications in Early Years, demonstrate leadership, and uphold safeguarding standards while contributing to a child-centred learning environment and strong partnerships with families.

Qualifications

• Qualified and experienced Early Years Practitioner (Level 3+) required.
• Leadership and team-support experience sought.
• Strong safeguarding awareness and collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Support Room Manager and lead a team of Early Years practitioners.
• Maintain daily routines and keep records updated with nursery management.
• Engage with children to support development and learning.
• Communicate regularly with parents/carers about child progress.

Skills

Leadership skills

Team management

Early years teaching

Collaboration

Education

Level 3+ Early Years Practitioner

Job description

Little Pumpkins Nursery & Pre-Primary in Lawford is seeking a Room Lead to support the Room Manager and lead a small team of Early Years practitioners. The role runs 38 hours per week over a four-day period, with shifts from 7.30am to 6pm, across a 50-week year.

The successful candidate will hold Level 3+ qualifications in Early Years, demonstrate leadership, and uphold safeguarding standards while contributing to a child-centred learning environment and strong partnerships with families.