Room Leader

Willing Care Ltd; Horley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Sick pay

Birthday day off

Annual leave increasing with service

EAP

Staff incentives and recognition

Ongoing training and professional发展

Discounted childcare

Job summary

Willing Care nursery in Horley is seeking an experienced Level 3 Room Leader to drive high-quality play-based learning under EYFS. You will lead the room, mentor staff, plan activities, and ensure safeguarding and safety standards are met.

Join a welcoming team focused on child development, family partnerships, and ongoing training. Enjoy a pension, sick pay, and other staff benefits while delivering outstanding early years education.

Qualifications

• Experience as Level 3 Room Leader in a nursery.
• Plan and deliver activities in line with the EYFS framework.
• Lead and mentor room team.
• Safeguarding and health & safety compliance.
• Observe and support children's development.
• Build strong relationships with families.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day running of your room.
• Inspire and support your room team.
• Plan and deliver EYFS-aligned activities.
• Create a safe, inclusive environment.
• Observe and monitor children's development.
• Build relationships with families and colleagues.
• Encourage outdoor learning and play-based exploration.
• Ensure safeguarding and nursery policies followed.
• Support management in maintaining high-quality practice.

Skills

Room leadership

EYFS knowledge

Mentoring

Observation & assessment

Safeguarding

Outdoor learning

Education

Level 3 Early Years

Job description

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.,

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