Room Leader

Tinies; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A private nursery in Tonbridge is seeking a qualified Room Leader to oversee the Preschool room. This position includes ensuring high-quality childcare, mentoring staff, and complying with EYFS standards. The nursery offers competitive pay, generous holidays, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Generous holidays including paid Christmas closure

Reward and recognition bonus scheme

Funded training and development opportunities

Career progression programs

Paid for enhanced DBS checks

Employee of the Month rewards

Childcare discounts

Pension scheme contributions

Free uniform

Fruits, meals, and refreshments

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year post-qualification experience as a Room Leader.
• Knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding policies.
• Understanding of Ofsted inspection framework.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring high-quality childcare and education in a safe environment.
• Coaching and mentoring nursery practitioners.
• Conducting supervisions and observations.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Coaching

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Job Title: Room Leader - TN9 - Level 3 - £11.25+ per hour

We are currently seeking a qualified Room Leader for our Preschool room in Tonbridge (TN9). Our nursery is a private day care facility located in a converted house with spacious grounds, conveniently situated for residents and commuters to London, just a 7-minute walk from Tonbridge Station. We operate full-time from 7:30 am to 6:30 pm, caring for children aged 3 months to 5 years.

The shift pattern consists of 4 days a week with one day off, totaling 41 days over 4 days.

The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude, excellent communication skills, and the ability to foster strong relationships with children, parents, and colleagues. Proven supervisory and coaching experience is essential.

Main duties include:

1. Ensuring high-quality childcare and education in a safe, clean environment.
2. Serving as a professional role model for staff, maintaining high standards of appearance and conduct.
3. Coaching, mentoring, and supervising nursery practitioners to ensure role fulfillment.
4. Supporting the Nursery Manager.
5. Conducting termly supervisions, observations, and cohort tracking.
6. Embedding and adhering to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
7. Maintaining up-to-date room display boards and communication materials.
8. Keeping Key Person information current.

Salary and benefits include:

• Competitive base salary
• Generous holidays, including paid Christmas closure, increased allowance with length of service, and a paid birthday day off
• Reward and recognition bonus scheme
• Funded training and development opportunities
• Career progression through programs like Leaders of the Future
• Paid for enhanced DBS checks and annual renewal services
• Employee of the Month rewards
• Staff, family, and friends childcare discounts
• Pension scheme contributions
• Free uniform
• Fruits, meals, and refreshments

Essential qualifications and skills:

• Level 3 or above Early Years qualification
• Minimum 1 year post-qualification experience as a Room Leader
• Supervisory and coaching experience
• Knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding policies
• Understanding of Ofsted inspection framework
• Teamwork experience in a similar role
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements

This is a full-time position. Salary will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, and suitability.