Room Leader

Willing Care Recruitment Limited; Horley; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted childcare

Pension scheme

Sick pay

Birthday day off

Annual leave

Job summary

Willing Care Recruitment Limited is recruiting a Level 3 Room Leader to head the room, mentor colleagues, and ensure high-quality play-based learning in a welcoming nursery.

The role requires a Level 3 Early Years qualification, leadership potential, and a strong EYFS knowledge base. You will oversee safeguarding and child development, inspiring a positive, nurturing environment with strong teamwork.

Qualifications

• Must hold Level 3 Early Years qualification.
• Experience as Room Leader or Senior Nursery Practitioner aiming to lead.
• Solid understanding of EYFS and child development.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and procedures.
• Proven leadership, communication, and organisational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of your room while maintaining high standards of care and education.
• Inspire, mentor and support your room team.
• Plan and deliver activities aligned with EYFS.
• Create a safe, inclusive environment for children to thrive.

Skills

Level 3 EY qualification

Room Leader experience

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding

Leadership

Communication

Organisation

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Room Leader (Level 3)

Up to £30,600 per annum | 40 Hours Per Week | Full Time

Ready to take the next step in your early years career? This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Level 3 Room Leader to join a welcoming nursery where children are encouraged to explore, discover, and develop through high-quality play-based learning.

The nursery provides thoughtfully designed learning environments tailored to each stage of a child's development. Spacious, bright rooms are carefully equipped to encourage curiosity, creativity, and independent learning, while dedicated outdoor spaces give children daily opportunities to explore, play, and learn in the fresh air.

Working closely with the management team, you'll lead your room, support and inspire your colleagues, and play an important role in maintaining the high standards of care and education the nursery is known for.

What We're Looking For

• Level 3 Early Years qualification.
• Previous experience as a Room Leader, or a strong Senior Nursery Practitioner ready to progress into a leadership role.
• Good knowledge of the EYFS framework and child development.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• A positive, nurturing, and child-centred approach.
• The ability to motivate and support colleagues while leading by example.

What's On Offer

• Discounted childcare
• Pension scheme
• Sick pay
• Additional day off for your birthday
• Annual leave that increases with length of service
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Staff incentives and recognition schemes
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Supportive and welcoming team environment
• Excellent career progression opportunities

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day running of your room, ensuring exceptional standards of care and education.
• Inspire and support your room team, providing guidance and mentoring where needed.
• Plan and deliver engaging activities in line with the EYFS framework.
• Create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment where children can thrive.
• Observe, assess, and monitor children's development, supporting their individual learning journeys.
• Build strong relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• Encourage outdoor learning and play-based exploration.
• Ensure safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery policies are consistently followed.
• Support the management team in maintaining high-quality practice across the nursery.

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: WILL245446/DB