Room Leader

Willing Recruitment; Hertford Heath; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted childcare

Annual leave package

Birthday day off

Job summary

Willing Recruitment in Ware, United Kingdom, is seeking a Room Leader to manage a dedicated room with a focus on high-quality early years care and education under the EYFS framework. The role involves leading staff, mentoring team members, and delivering engaging learning experiences for children aged in specified rooms.

The successful candidate will have prior Room Leader or senior nursery leadership experience, strong EYFS knowledge, safeguarding awareness, and excellent communication and

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Room Leader, Senior Nursery Practitioner, or similar leadership role.
• Strong understanding of the EYFS framework.
• Good knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day running of your designated room.
• Deliver high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS framework.
• Support, mentor, and develop team members.
• Plan and oversee engaging learning experiences that support children's development.
• Monitor children's progress through observations and assessments.
• Build strong relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• Ensure safeguarding, health & safety, and nursery standards are consistently maintained.
• Create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment where children can thrive.

Skills

Leadership

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding

Communication

Mentoring

Childcare

Job description

Room Leader Willing Recruitment•Ware, United Kingdom

£30,800 per annum | 40 Hours Per Week

Designed with children's development in mind, the nursery provides a modern and engaging environment where children are encouraged to learn, explore, and build confidence through play. The setting is thoughtfully arranged across age-specific rooms, ensuring children benefit from learning experiences tailored to their stage of development, interests, and individual needs.

Equipped with a wide range of high-quality resources and learning materials, the nursery supports children at every stage of their early years journey while creating a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment where they can thrive.

This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate early years professional who enjoys leading a team, supporting children's development, and helping to maintain outstanding standards of care and education.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience as a Room Leader, Senior Nursery Practitioner, or similar leadership role
• Strong understanding of the EYFS framework
• Good knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Experience supporting and mentoring colleagues
• A nurturing and child-centred approach to childcare

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary of £30,800 per annum
• Discounted childcare
• Competitive annual leave package
• Additional day off for your birthday
• Enhanced parental leave
• Benefits and rewards portal
• Supportive and welcoming team environment
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day running of your designated room
• Deliver high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS framework
• Support, mentor, and develop team members
• Plan and oversee engaging learning experiences that support children's development
• Monitor children's progress through observations and assessments
• Build strong relationships with children, families, and colleagues
• Ensure safeguarding, health & safety, and nursery standards are consistently maintained
• Create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment where children can thrive

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: WILL233186/RM

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