Room Leader

Care First Recruitment Solutions LLP; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable children's services provider in Bristol is seeking a Room Leader to oversee high standards of care and education. The ideal candidate will hold an NVQ Level 3 in Children's Care and demonstrate leadership skills within a nurturing team. This role offers a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and significant benefits, including a welcome bonus and generous leave.

Benefits

£1,000 Welcome Bonus

Generous discount on childcare

31 days annual leave

Employee benefits portal with discounts

24/7 access to remote GP appointments

Qualifications

• Essential: NVQ Level 3 in Children’s Care, Learning and Development.
• Highly desirable: Previous experience in a senior role within a nursery or early years setting.
• Proven ability to lead and inspire a team in a child-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Promote high standards of quality and care across the nursery.
• Supervise playroom staff with their day-to-day duties.
• Ensure practice aligns with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
• Support the nursery leadership team in fostering a collaborative culture.

Skills

Leadership

Nurturing

Team collaboration

Safeguarding best practice

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Children’s Care, Learning and Development

Job description

Overview

Room Leader – Bristol
Salary: £28,496 per annum + £1,000 Welcome Bonus
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Flexible Working Options: 40 hours across 5 days OR 40 hours across 4 days

They’re recruiting on behalf of a highly respected, award-winning children’s services provider that is recently certified as a Great Place To Work and is known for putting people at the heart of everything they do. They’re looking for an enthusiastic and confident Room Leader to join their warm, supportive team at their nursery setting in Bristol.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a Level 3 qualification in Children’s Care, Learning and Development (or equivalent), who is passionate about delivering exceptional early years education while leading and inspiring others.

What’s in it for you?

Join a business that values and invests in its people. You’ll enjoy a £1,000 Welcome Bonus and a host of benefits, including:

• Flexible working – 40 hours across 5 days or condensed into 4 days
• Recommend a friend or family member and receive a £1,000 cash bonus
• Generous discount on childcare
• 31 days annual leave (FTE) including bank holidays, with an extra 3 days off over Christmas
• A dedicated ‘Wellbeing Day’ – just for you
• Employee benefits portal with hundreds of high street and online discounts
• 24/7 access to remote GP appointments
• Claim cashback on medical expenses (e.g. dental care, physiotherapy)
• Recognition through ‘May I Say Thank You’ Month – rewarding your dedication and hard work
• Work for a business officially certified as a Great Place To Work

What you’ll be doing

• Promoting high standards of quality and care across the nursery
• Supporting and supervising playroom staff with their day-to-day duties
• Deploying team members effectively to ensure high-quality provision across all rooms
• Overseeing the nursery’s key carer system and allocating children appropriately
• Ensuring practice aligns with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework
• Providing professional and relevant feedback to parents/carers
• Positively promoting the nursery to both existing and prospective families
• Developing open, respectful working relationships with staff and families
• Supporting the nursery leadership team in fostering a collaborative, child-focused culture

What we’re looking for

• NVQ Level 3 in Children’s Care, Learning and Development (or equivalent) – essential
• Previous experience in a similar senior role within a nursery or early years setting – highly desirable
• A confident, nurturing leader who thrives in a team-focused environment
• A genuine passion for early childhood development and safeguarding best practice

Our client is committed to creating exceptional learning environments and building strong, empowered teams. This is more than a job — it’s a place to grow your career while making a lasting impact in the lives of children and families.

Apply Today

If you’re ready to step into a leadership role in a supportive, child-centred environment, we’d love to hear from you.