Room Leader

Willing Care Recruitment Limited; St. Neots; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development opportunities

Discounted childcare

Day off for your birthday

Generous annual leave package

Employee benefits portal

Company pension scheme

Job summary

Willing Care Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Nursery Room Leader to oversee a Montessori-based room in a Good Ofsted-rated setting. You will inspire a team, plan engaging EYFS activities and support children's confidence and school readiness.

You'll lead daily operations, mentor practitioners, maintain safeguarding standards and build strong relationships with parents and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Early Years qualification or higher.
• Experience as Room Leader or senior practitioner.
• Strong EYFS safeguarding knowledge.
• Interest in Montessori principles and child-led learning.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day running of the room and maintain high standards of care and education.
• Motivate practitioners and support professional development.
• Plan Montessori-inspired learning experiences in line with the EYFS.
• Encourage children's confidence, independence and development.
• Support children's communication, social skills and school readiness.
• Oversee observations, assessments and children's developmental progress.
• Build strong relationships with parents, carers and colleagues.

Skills

Room Leader experience

Level 3 EYFS

Safeguarding knowledge

Montessori principles

Leadership

Planning activities

Communication

Organisational skills

Warm, hands-on approach

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification or above

Job description

40 Hours per Week | Monday to Friday | All Year Round

A great Room Leader does more than oversee a nursery room. They inspire their team, create exciting learning opportunities and help children develop the confidence and independence they need to thrive.

This Good Ofsted-rated, Montessori-based nursery provides an inspiring environment where children are encouraged to explore, and learn at their own pace. With a varied curriculum and a strong focus on hands-on experiences, the nursery creates meaningful opportunities for children to develop their creativity and essential life skills.

Each age group benefits from its own dedicated learning room and spacious garden, allowing children to move between engaging indoor activities and outdoor exploration. The pre-school also places a strong emphasis on school readiness, helping children build the independence, communication and social skills needed for their next exciting chapter.

As a Nursery Room Leader, you'll play an important role in bringing these experiences to life, supporting your team and ensuring every child receives high-quality care and education.

What's On Offer

• Training and development opportunities
• Discounted childcare
• Day off for your birthday
• Generous annual leave package
• Employee benefits portal
• Company pension scheme

Leading Your Nursery Room

• Lead the day-to-day running of the room, maintaining high standards of care and education
• Support and motivate practitioners, encouraging positive teamwork and professional development
• Plan and oversee engaging, Montessori-inspired learning experiences in line with the EYFS
• Encourage children's confidence, independence and individual development
• Support children's communication, social skills and school readiness
• Oversee observations, assessments and children's developmental progress
• Build strong relationships with parents, carers and colleagues
• Create a safe, welcoming and stimulating learning environment
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health and safety and nursery 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: WILL271077/JJ

What We're Looking For

• A full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification or above – essential
• Previous experience as a Room Leader, Senior Nursery Practitioner or an experienced Practitioner ready to progress
• Strong understanding of the EYFS, safeguarding and child development
• An interest in Montessori principles and child-led learning
• Confidence leading, motivating and supporting a team of practitioners
• Experience planning engaging activities and supporting children's individual development
• Strong communication, organisational and leadership skills
• A warm, nurturing and hands-on approach