Room Leader — Inspire & Lead in Early Years

Kindred Nurseries; Cheshunt; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive culture

Career development

Work-life balance

Competitive pay and benefits

Award-winning family

Job summary

Kindred Nurseries in the United Kingdom is seeking a Room Leader to lead a room team, creating a safe, nurturing environment and upholding high standards of practice in line with the EYFS and Ofsted.

You will coach practitioners, plan engaging activities, maintain records and safeguarding, and work with leadership to drive improvements while benefiting from a supportive culture and clear career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Early Years qualification required.
• Experience in an Early Years setting.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Passion for delivering outstanding childcare and education.
• Ability to motivate, support and develop others.
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS and safeguarding responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire your room team to deliver outstanding Early Years care and education.
• Create a safe, stimulating environment where every child can thrive.
• Model best practice in line with the EYFS, Ofsted requirements and Kindred's values.
• Coach and develop Early Years Practitioners and Apprentices within your room.
• Build strong relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Plan and oversee engaging learning experiences that support every child's development.
• Maintain accurate observations, assessments and children's records.
• Support inductions and help new colleagues settle into the Kindred family.
• Ensure safeguarding, health and safety and nursery policies are followed at all times.
• Work with Nursery Leadership Team to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

EY experience

Communication skills

Childcare passion

Motivate team

Safeguarding knowledge

EYFS knowledge

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Kindred Nurseries in the United Kingdom is seeking a Room Leader to lead a room team, creating a safe, nurturing environment and upholding high standards of practice in line with the EYFS and Ofsted.

You will coach practitioners, plan engaging activities, maintain records and safeguarding, and work with leadership to drive improvements while benefiting from a supportive culture and clear career development opportunities.