Room Leader

Willing Care Recruitment Limited; Reading; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Uniform provided

Training and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Sick pay

Christmas closure

Pension scheme

Annual leave

Job summary

Willing Care Recruitment Limited is seeking a Nursery Room Leader – Level 3 in Reading for a full-time, all-year-round position. You will lead a dedicated room, support practitioners and ensure high-quality learning experiences for children.

The role requires a Level 3 Early Years qualification, extensive nursery experience, and strong EYFS knowledge. You will plan engaging activities, build relationships with families and contribute to a positive team culture in a welcoming setting.

Qualifications

• A full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification or above – essential.
• Strong experience working within a nursery or Early Years setting.
• Previous Room Leader, Deputy Room Leader or senior practitioner experience would be advantageous.
• Excellent understanding of the EYFS, safeguarding and child development.
• Confidence leading a room and supporting a team of practitioners.
• Experience planning engaging activities that support individual learning needs.
• Strong communication, organisational and teamwork skills.
• A creative, enthusiastic and hands-on approach.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the day-to-day running of your designated room.
• Lead, motivate and support practitioners to deliver consistently high standards of care and education.
• Create a safe, nurturing and stimulating learning environment.
• Plan and oversee engaging, play-based activities in line with the EYFS.
• Encourage children's curiosity, creativity, independence and confidence.
• Make the most of the nursery's outdoor play area to support exploration and physical development.
• Oversee observations, assessments and children's developmental records.
• Support children's individual care routines and learning needs.
• Build strong partnerships with parents and carers.
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health and safety and nursery procedures.
• Encourage teamwork, professional development and positive Early Years practice.

Skills

Level 3 EY qualification

Nursery experience

Room leadership

EYFS knowledge

Leadership

Planning activities

Communication

Teamwork

Child development

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery Room Leader – Level 3

£34,000 per Year | Full-Time | All-Year-Round Position

A charming nursery, an engaging outdoor play area and a team passionate about Early Years education – this is a lovely opportunity for an enthusiastic Room Leader who enjoys inspiring children and supporting practitioners to deliver their best.

Housed within a characterful building, the nursery offers a welcoming environment where children are encouraged to explore, ask questions and develop a genuine love of learning. Following the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), the setting places a strong emphasis on learning through play, creating experiences that spark curiosity, build confidence and support children's individual development.

We're looking for a confident Level 3 Room Leader who can bring energy, creativity and strong leadership to the room, ensuring children enjoy meaningful learning experiences while practitioners feel supported and motivated.

What We're Looking For

• A full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification or above – essential
• Strong experience working within a nursery or Early Years setting
• Previous Room Leader, Deputy Room Leader or senior practitioner experience would be advantageous
• Excellent understanding of the EYFS, safeguarding and child development
• Confidence leading a room and supporting a team of practitioners
• A genuine passion for play-based learning and encouraging children's curiosity
• Experience planning engaging activities that support individual learning needs
• Strong communication, organisational and teamwork skills
• A creative, enthusiastic and hands-on approach
• Ability to build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues

What You'll Receive

• £34,000 per year
• Christmas closure
• Annual leave increasing with length of service
• Pension scheme
• Sick pay
• On-site parking
• Uniform provided
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Training and development opportunities

Leading the Room

• Take responsibility for the day-to-day running of your designated room
• Lead, motivate and support practitioners to deliver consistently high standards of care and education
• Create a safe, nurturing and stimulating learning environment
• Plan and oversee engaging, play-based activities in line with the EYFS
• Encourage children's curiosity, creativity, independence and confidence
• Make the most of the nursery's outdoor play area to support exploration and physical development
• Oversee observations, assessments and children's developmental records
• Support children's individual care routines and learning needs
• Build strong partnerships with parents and carers
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health and safety and nursery procedures
• Encourage teamwork, professional development and positive Early Years practice

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: WILL252116/DN

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