Room Leader

Willing Care Recruitment Limited; Hertford; Presencial; GBP 27.000 - 33.000; Jornada completa

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Training and development opportunities

Team events and outings

Uniform provided

Competitive annual leave package

Company pension scheme

Descripción de la vacante

Willing Care Recruitment Limited is seeking a confident Nursery Room Leader to manage daily room operations and lead a small team in a family-run setting. You will plan play-based learning aligned with the EYFS and foster strong relationships with children and parents.

The role offers a warm environment with smaller groups, opportunities for development, and a competitive salary up to £30,000 per year. 40 hours weekly across 4 or 5 days, with DBS checks and safeguarding compliance.

Formación

• Level 3 Early Years qualification or higher is essential.
• Experience as Room Leader, Deputy Room Leader or senior practitioner.
• Strong understanding of the EYFS, safeguarding and child development.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and support a team of practitioners in the room.
• Plan engaging, play-based EYFS activities.
• Observe and track children’s developmental progress.
• Maintain high standards of care and safety.
• Build strong relationships with children, parents, and staff.

Conocimientos

EYFS knowledge

Team leadership

Observation skills

Child development

Communication

Planning activities

Educación

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Descripción del empleo

Nursery Room Leader – Level 3

Up to £30,000 per Annum | 40 Hours per Week | 4 or 5 Days

Family-Run Nursery | Smaller Group Sizes | Beautiful Outdoor Spaces

This lovely family-run nursery offers a warm, welcoming environment with smaller numbers of children, allowing practitioners to build meaningful relationships and provide individualised care and attention.

The nursery follows a free-flow approach to learning, with thoughtfully designed, age-specific spaces that encourage independence, curiosity and creativity. Outside, children enjoy a beautiful garden that can be used all year round, offering plenty of opportunities for outdoor adventures and hands-on discovery.

We're looking for a confident, enthusiastic Nursery Room Leader who can inspire their team, create engaging learning experiences and maintain excellent standards of care and education.

What We're Looking For

• A full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification or above – essential
• Previous experience as a Room Leader, Deputy Room Leader or experienced Senior Nursery Practitioner
• Strong understanding of the EYFS, safeguarding and child development
• Confidence leading, motivating and supporting a team of practitioners
• Experience planning and overseeing engaging, age-appropriate learning activities
• A passion for child-led learning and supporting children's independence
• Strong organisational skills and experience overseeing children's developmental progress
• Excellent communication, teamwork and leadership skills
• A warm, nurturing and hands-on approach

What's On Offer

• Salary up to £30,000 per annum
• 40 hours per week across 4 or 5 days
• Training and development opportunities
• Team events and outings
• Uniform provided
• Competitive annual leave package
• Company pension scheme

Leading Your Nursery Room

• Take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the room, maintaining high standards of care and education
• Lead, motivate and support practitioners, encouraging positive teamwork and professional development
• Plan and oversee engaging, play-based learning experiences in line with the EYFS
• Encourage children's confidence, independence and individual development
• Oversee observations, assessments and children's developmental progress
• Create a safe, welcoming and stimulating environment where children feel valued
• Build strong relationships with children, parents and colleagues
• Support the wider nursery management team in maintaining excellent standards
• Ensure safeguarding, health and safety and nursery procedures are consistently followed

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.

Reference: WILL272732/JJ

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