Room Leader

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Coventry; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday day off

Discounted childcare

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced parental leave

Benefits and rewards portal

Competitive annual leave

Ongoing training and development

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

A Room Leader position at Allscreens Nationwide Ltd in Coventry offers a chance to lead a dedicated room within a Good Ofsted-rated nursery. You will mentor practitioners, ensure high standards of care and education, and drive EYFS‑aligned activities designed to support each child’s development.

Join a nurturing environment that values safeguarding, teamwork and professional growth, with ongoing training and a clear path for career progression in early years education.

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification.
• Experience as Senior Nursery Practitioner or similar leadership role.
• Strong EYFS understanding and safeguarding knowledge.
• Leadership, communication and organisational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day running of your designated room.
• Deliver outstanding care and education in line with the EYFS framework.
• Plan and oversee engaging, child-led learning experiences.
• Support, mentor and develop practitioners within your room.
• Observe, assess and monitor children’s progress.
• Build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Promote the use of indoor and outdoor learning environments.
• Maintain the highest standards of safeguarding, health & safety, and nursery practice.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Room Leader to join a Good Ofsted-rated nursery that is committed to delivering exceptional early years education in a nurturing and inspiring environment.

Designed to encourage children to learn through exploration and play, the nursery features spacious, beautifully resourced rooms where every area has been thoughtfully planned to support children's development. Outside, an inviting garden provides the perfect setting for daily child-led activities, giving children the freedom to investigate, imagine, and build confidence through meaningful outdoor experiences.

Working as part of a supportive leadership team, you'll play a key role in creating engaging learning opportunities while mentoring practitioners and ensuring every child receives the highest standard of care and education.

What We're Looking For

• Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification
• Previous experience as a Senior Nursery Practitioner, or similar leadership role
• Strong understanding of the EYFS framework
• Excellent knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• Passion for delivering outstanding early years education

What's On Offer

• Additional day off for your birthday
• Discounted childcare
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced parental leave
• Benefits and rewards portal
• Competitive annual leave package
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Opportunity to work in a Good Ofsted-rated nursery
• Excellent career progression opportunities

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day running of your designated room
• Deliver outstanding care and education in line with the EYFS framework
• Plan and oversee engaging, child-led learning experiences
• Support, mentor, and develop practitioners within your room
• Observe, assess, and monitor children's progress
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues
• Promote the use of the nursery's indoor and outdoor learning environments
• Maintain the highest standards of safeguarding, health & safety, and nursery practice

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.