Room Leader

Willing Care Recruitment Limited; Woking; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted childcare

Birthday leave

Annual leave progression

Training & development

Employee Assistance Programme

Company pension scheme

Team events

Ofsted Good rated setting

Job summary

Willing Care Recruitment Limited is recruiting an enthusiastic Room Leader for a nursery in the United Kingdom. You will take ownership of the room, lead the team with confidence, and maintain the high standard of early years practice this setting is known for.

The role requires a Level 3 Early Years qualification (or above) and experience as a Room Leader or Senior Practitioner, with a strong EYFS focus and excellent team leadership. DBS check and right‑to‑work verification are required.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Early Years qualification or above is essential.
• Experience as a Room Leader or Senior Practitioner in a nursery setting.
• Strong understanding of EYFS and delivering high-quality early years education.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day running of the room to create a nurturing environment for children.
• Plan and deliver a rich mix of creative play, focused learning, and group activities per EYFS.
• Utilise the nursery environment to provide varied, engaging daily experiences.
• Support children's development and school readiness, contributing to strong outcomes.
• Observe and document children's progress and share updates with families.
• Mentor and support room staff, acting as a positive role model.
• Contribute to the wider nursery team and uphold Good Ofsted standards.

Skills

Room leadership

Team motivation

Communication skills

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification or above

Job description

Room Leader

Salary: Up to £31,200 per annum

Hours per week: 40, All Year Round

Good Ofsted Rating

Children in this nursery enjoy a rich and varied programme of creative play, focused learning, and group-led activities. With a proven track record of preparing children brilliantly for the next stage of their education, this is a setting where the quality of provision is evident in everything - from the resources in the rooms to the outcomes for the children.

They are now looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Room Leader to take ownership of their room, lead their team with confidence, and continue delivering the high standard of early years practice this nursery is known for.

What Our Client Is Looking For

• Level 3 Early Years qualification or above - essential
• Experience as a Room Leader or Senior Practitioner within a nursery setting
• A strong understanding of EYFS and a passion for delivering high-quality early years education
• Confident leading a room team and motivating practitioners around a shared vision
• Committed to preparing children well for school and the next stage of their learning journey
• Warm, enthusiastic, and a reliable team player with strong communication skills

What's on Offer

• £31,200 per annum
• Discounted childcare
• Additional day off for your birthday
• Annual leave increasing with service
• Training & development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Company pension scheme
• Team events
• Ofsted Good rated setting

Key Responsibilities

• Leading the day-to-day running of your room, creating a stimulating and nurturing environment for children
• Planning and delivering a rich mix of creative play, focused learning, and group-led activities in line with EYFS
• Making full use of the nursery's well-resourced environment to provide varied, engaging experiences every day
• Supporting children's development and school readiness, contributing to the nursery's strong preparation outcomes
• Observing and documenting children's progress, sharing updates meaningfully with families
• Mentoring and supporting room-based staff, acting as a positive and consistent role model
• Contributing to the wider nursery team and upholding the setting's Good Ofsted standards

All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and right-to-work verification.

Reference: WILL234851/DB