Room Leader

Education Assets; England; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery in Barnsley is seeking a Room Leader who is passionate about early years education. This role involves leading a team to provide high-quality childcare, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for children. The ideal candidate will hold a Level 3 qualification in Early Years and possess strong leadership and communication skills. The nursery values ongoing professional development and offers a supportive work culture with competitive benefits. Join us to make a real difference in children's lives.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development

Paid holidays

Pension options

Qualifications

• Experienced as a Room Leader or Senior Nursery Practitioner.
• Confidence in planning, assessing, and maintaining high-quality learning environments.
• A genuine commitment to safeguarding and child welfare.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team to deliver engaging, child-centred activities.
• Create and maintain a stimulating, inclusive, and safe learning environment.
• Take responsibility for planning and assessments for children.
• Ensure all safeguarding and welfare requirements are met.

Skills

Leadership qualities

Child-focused environment

Good communication skills

Organisational skills

Knowledge of EYFS

Education

Level 3 Early Years/Childcare qualification

Job description

Room Leader - Early Years

Location: Mapplewell, Barnsley
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Recruiting Through: Education Assets
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience and qualifications

Room Leader - About the Role

Education Assets is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a warm, welcoming, and well-established nursery in the heart of Mapplewell, Barnsley. We are searching for an enthusiastic, confident, and highly motivated Level 3 or above Room Leader who is passionate about delivering outstanding childcare and early education.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practitioner looking to step into leadership or for an established Room Leader ready for a new challenge within a supportive and forward-thinking nursery setting. You will play a vital role in creating a nurturing environment where children feel safe, valued, and inspired to learn every single day.

Room Leader - Key Responsibilities

As the Room Leader, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day running of your room, ensuring high-quality learning experiences and exceptional standards of care. Your duties will include:

• Leading, supporting, and motivating your room team to deliver engaging, child-centred activities in line with the EYFS framework.
• Creating and maintaining a stimulating, inclusive, and safe learning environment where every child can thrive.
• Taking responsibility for planning, observations, assessments, and next steps for children in your care.
• Ensuring that safeguarding, health and safety, and welfare requirements are always met and consistently upheld.
• Communicating confidently and professionally with parents and carers, building positive relationships to support each child’s development and wellbeing.
• Acting as a role model for best practice, coaching practitioners within your room and contributing to the continuous improvement of the setting.
• Working collaboratively with senior leaders to maintain high standards across the entire nursery.

Room Leader - About You

We are looking for someone who is genuinely passionate about early years education and who thrives in a fast‑paced, child‑focused environment. The successful candidate will have:

• A Level 3 Early Years/Childcare qualification or higher.
• Previous experience as a Room Leader or Senior Nursery Practitioner (or a strong Level 3 Practitioner ready to take the next step).
• Strong leadership qualities, with the ability to inspire and guide a team.
• Excellent knowledge of the EYFS and child development.
• Confidence in planning, assessing, and maintaining high‑quality learning environments.
• A warm, positive, and caring approach to working with children.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• A genuine commitment to safeguarding and child welfare.
• An Enhanced DBS certificate (or willingness to obtain one prior to starting).

Room Leader - What the Nursery Offers

The nursery is committed to providing a supportive, friendly, and nurturing working environment where staff feel valued and encouraged to grow. You can expect:

• A competitive salary based on experience and qualification level.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• Supportive leadership and a collaborative team culture.Opportunities for career progression within the setting.
• Paid holidays, pension options, and staff incentives.

How to Apply

If you are a passionate early years professional and excited by the opportunity to take on a leadership role in a thriving nursery, we would love to hear from you.