Room Leader - Inspire, Lead & Grow in Early Years

The Old Station Nursery Group; Down Hatherley; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus

Free childcare

Holiday entitlement

Training access

Volunteer day

Perkbox discounts

Blue Light Card

Job summary

The Old Station Nursery Group in Gloucestershire is seeking a Nursery Room Leader to guide your room, deliver high-quality EYFS, and support your team and families.

You’ll lead daily care and learning, mentor staff, maintain safeguarding standards, and work with management to run the nursery smoothly. A Level 3 EYFS qualification or QTS is essential, with a focus on creating a welcoming, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the EYFS and how to put it into practice through play, care and meaningful interactions.
• Ability to guide colleagues, share knowledge, and lead by example.
• Commitment to safeguarding and maintaining high standards of care.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor your room team, setting clear expectations and modelling high-quality care and education.
• Guide the delivery of EYFS through engaging, play-based experiences.
• Oversee observations, planning and records to track progress and next steps.
• Create a safe, inclusive environment with caring routines tailored to each child.
• Build trusting relationships with families and external professionals to support development.
• Organise daily room responsibilities and assist nursery management.
• Maintain safeguarding, hygiene and wellbeing as core priorities.
• Provide constructive feedback and support ongoing staff development.
• Take delegated leadership duties during management absences.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Leadership & mentoring

Team collaboration

Observation & planning

Safeguarding

Communication

Education

Level 3 EYFS or QTS

Job description

The Old Station Nursery Group in Gloucestershire is seeking a Nursery Room Leader to guide your room, deliver high-quality EYFS, and support your team and families.

You’ll lead daily care and learning, mentor staff, maintain safeguarding standards, and work with management to run the nursery smoothly. A Level 3 EYFS qualification or QTS is essential, with a focus on creating a welcoming, inclusive environment.