Room Leader - Early Years Lead | EYFS & Mentoring

Willing Recruitment; Watford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted childcare

Sick pay

Day off for your birthday

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Staff incentives and rewards

Training and development opportunities

Regular team events

Opportunity to gain further qualificat

Opportunity to gain further qualificat

Supportive and friendly working enviro

Job summary

Willing Recruitment seeks a Room Leader for a nursery in Watford, United Kingdom. You will lead the day-to-day running of your designated room, delivering high-quality care and EYFS-aligned education while planning engaging learning experiences for children.

The role requires strong leadership, safeguarding knowledge, and a passion for early years education. Competitive benefits include discounted childcare and ongoing training within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience as Room Leader or Senior Nursery Practitioner.
• Strong understanding of the EYFS framework.
• Good knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to support, motivate, and mentor colleagues.
• Passion for delivering high-quality childcare and education.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day running of your designated room.
• Deliver high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS framework.
• Plan and implement engaging learning experiences.
• Support children's learning, development, and school readiness.
• Mentor and support colleagues within the room.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and professionals.
• Monitor children's progress and maintain accurate records.
• Ensure safeguarding, compliance, and nursery standards are consistently maintained.

Skills

Room Leader experience

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding procedures

Communication skills

Leadership

Mentor colleagues

Job description

Willing Recruitment seeks a Room Leader for a nursery in Watford, United Kingdom. You will lead the day-to-day running of your designated room, delivering high-quality care and EYFS-aligned education while planning engaging learning experiences for children.

The role requires strong leadership, safeguarding knowledge, and a passion for early years education. Competitive benefits include discounted childcare and ongoing training within a supportive team.