Room Leader

TeacherActive Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

TeacherActive Ltd is recruiting a Room Leader for a well-established private day nursery in South Manchester. This permanent, full-time role offers 40 hours per week (Mon–Fri) and the chance to progress into leadership within a nurturing EYFS environment.

You will lead a team of Early Years Practitioners, ensure high standards of care and learning, and collaborate closely with management to support children's development and safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Early Years or equivalent
• Strong experience as an Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
• Good knowledge of the EYFS
• Ability to lead, motivate and support a team

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day running of your nursery room
• Supervise, support and motivate the Early Years Practitioners in your team
• Deliver engaging learning opportunities in line with the EYFS
• Ensure children’s individual learning, development and wellbeing needs are met
• Create a stimulating, inclusive and welcoming learning environment
• Identify opportunities to improve practice and children’s experiences
• Maintain accurate observations, assessments and Early Years records
• Support staff appraisals and ongoing team development
• Build strong relationships with children, parents, carers and colleagues
• Work closely with other Room Leaders and nursery management

Skills

Team leadership

EYFS knowledge

Child development

Education

Level 3 Early Years

Job description

Hours: Full Time – 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday

Contract: Permanent

Are you an experienced

Level 3 Early Years Practitioner ready to take the next step in your career?

Do you have the confidence to lead a nursery room while remaining hands-on in supporting children's learning and development?

Are you looking for a permanent

Room Leader opportunity within a supportive and established Early Years setting?

TeacherActive is working with a

well-established private day nursery in South Manchester to recruit a

Room Leader on a permanent basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Early Years Practitioner who is ready to progress into a leadership position, or an existing Room Leader looking for their next permanent role.

The nursery provides a

warm, nurturing and stimulating environment where children are encouraged to develop their confidence, independence and resilience through engaging, play-based learning.

As

Room Leader, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day running of your room while remaining actively involved in children's care, learning and development. You will lead and support the practitioners within your room, maintaining high standards of Early Years practice and ensuring every child receives high-quality, individualised care.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the day-to-day running of your nursery room
• Supervising, supporting and motivating the Early Years Practitioners within your team
• Delivering engaging learning opportunities in line with the EYFS
• Ensuring children's individual learning, development and wellbeing needs are met
• Creating a stimulating, inclusive and welcoming learning environment
• Identifying opportunities to improve practice and children's experiences within the room
• Maintaining accurate observations, assessments and Early Years records
• Supporting staff appraisals and ongoing team development
• Building strong relationships with children, parents, carers and colleagues
• Working closely with other Room Leaders and the nursery management team
• Maintaining high standards of safeguarding, health and safety and Early Years practice

The successful Room Leader will have:

• A Level 3 or above qualification in Early Years, Childcare or equivalent
• Strong experience working as an Early Years Practitioner / Nursery Nurse
• Good knowledge and understanding of the EYFS
• The confidence to lead, motivate and support a team of Early Years Practitioners
• A nurturing, proactive and organised approach
• Excellent communication skills with both children and adults
• The ability to identify areas for improvement and promote high-quality practice
• A strong understanding of safeguarding responsibilities within an Early Years setting

This is a

permanent, full-time opportunity offering 40 hours per week and the chance to become an important part of an established nursery team while continuing to develop your Early Years leadership experience.

If you're an experienced Early Years Practitioner ready to progress, or an existing

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

TeacherActive is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Safeguarding is central to our recruitment practices, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All applicants are subject to thorough vetting and safer recruitment checks before being cleared to work.