Room Leader

Willing Care Recruitment Limited; Princes Risborough; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development opportunities

Day off for your birthday

Company pension scheme

Team events

Discounted childcare

Long service rewards

Employee benefits portal

Paid DBS check

Job summary

Willing Care Recruitment Limited is seeking a confident Nursery Room Leader (Level 3) in the UK to inspire their team and deliver high-quality care and education for children aged three months to school age.

You will lead a room, plan engaging play-based activities in line with EYFS, build strong relationships with parents, and support safeguarding and development; benefits include a pension, training, and paid DBS check.

Qualifications

• A full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification or above.
• Experience as Room Leader / Deputy Room Leader / Senior Nursery Practitioner.
• Strong understanding of EYFS, safeguarding and child development.
• Ability to lead and support a team of practitioners.
• Experience planning and overseeing engaging, age-appropriate learning activities.
• Passion for child-led learning and supporting children's independence.

Responsibilities

• 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 curiosity, creativity, confidence and independence.
• Create a safe, welcoming and stimulating learning environment.
• Oversee observations, assessments and children's developmental progress.
• Ensure children's individual care needs and daily routines are consistently supported.
• Build strong relationships with parents, carers and colleagues.
• Support the wider nursery management team in maintaining excellent standards.
• Ensure safeguarding, health and safety and nursery procedures are consistently followed.

Skills

Team leadership

EYFS knowledge

Child development

Observation & progress tracking

Communication

Safeguarding

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery Room Leader - Level 3

Up to £28,000 per Annum | 40 Hours per Week | Excellent Benefits

We're looking for a confident and enthusiastic Nursery Room Leader who can inspire their team, create meaningful learning experiences and ensure every child receives high-quality care and education.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Room Leader or Senior Nursery Practitioner looking to take on a rewarding leadership role within a supportive Early Years setting.

This welcoming Early Years setting provides a warm, nurturing environment for children aged three months to school age, with bright, engaging learning spaces designed to inspire curiosity, creativity and independence.

The nursery has been thoughtfully designed to support every stage of children's development, encouraging exploration, confidence and learning through play. Outside, a dedicated outdoor learning space provides plenty of opportunities for active play, hands-on experiences and exciting adventures.

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 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

• Training and development opportunities
• Day off for your birthday
• Company pension scheme
• Team events
• Discounted childcare
• Long service rewards
• Employee benefits portal
• Paid DBS check

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 curiosity, creativity, confidence and independence
• Create a safe, welcoming and stimulating learning environment
• Oversee observations, assessments and children's developmental progress
• Ensure children's individual care needs and daily routines are consistently supported
• Build strong relationships with parents, carers 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: WILL272269/JG

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