Room Leader – Level 3 Early Years Educator

Caterpillar Careers; Sefton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BUPA wellbeing helpline

Free enhanced DBS

Holiday entitlement with service

Team treats

Annual staff BBQ with free bar and X-m

Dress Down Friday

Competitive salary from £13.80/hour to

Higher rates of pay for additional QTS

Rewards and recognition gifts

In-house training and career progress

Job summary

Streatham House Nursery is seeking a Room Leader – Level 3 Early Years Educator to lead one of the 2 to 3 year old rooms at Streatham House Nursery. The role is full time (40 hours per week) with a starting rate from £13.80 per hour, and an annual pay review.

You will guide the room team to deliver high standards of care, learning and development for babies and toddlers, while developing strong partnerships with families and the wider team.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Early Years qualification required.
• Experience leading a room is preferred.
• Strong communication with families and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the day-to-day running of the Room.
• Mentor practitioners to foster a positive team culture.
• Maintain high standards of care, safety and safeguarding.
• Plan activities to support babies' development through play and exploration.
• Monitor learning progress and plan meaningful next steps.
• Build relationships with parents to support effective communication.
• Ensure the room is welcoming and developmentally appropriate.
• Collaborate with management to maintain high-quality practice.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication with parents

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Room Leader – Level 3 Early Years Educator
Streatham House Nursery
Full Time – 40 hours per week
From £13.80 per hour

We are looking for an experienced Level 3 Early Years Educator – Room Leader to join our team at Streatham House Nursery, leading one of our 2 to 3 year old rooms.

Streatham House Nursery has an outstanding reputation within the local community and is set in a beautiful location. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and experienced practitioner who loves working with babies and is ready to take the next step in their career, leading a nurturing and inspiring room environment.

As Room Leader, you will play a key role in ensuring the highest standards of care, learning and development for our youngest children, while supporting and guiding your team to create a warm, engaging and stimulating environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the day-to-day running of the Room

• Support and mentor practitioners within the room, creating a positive team culture

• Ensure high standards of care, safety and safeguarding at all times

• Plan and oversee engaging activities that support babies’ development through play and exploration

• Take responsibility for children’s learning and development, monitoring progress and planning meaningful next steps

• Build strong relationships with parents and carers, supporting effective communication and partnerships

• Ensure the room environment is welcoming, stimulating and developmentally appropriate

• Work closely with the management team to maintain high-quality practice across the setting

Benefits of working for us

We place a huge emphasis on wellbeing and staff support, including:

• Access to the BUPA wellbeing helpline

• Breakfast provided each morning (cereal and fruit)

• Free enhanced DBS

• Increasing holiday entitlement with service

• Regular team treats

• Annual staff BBQ with free bar and Christmas night out

• Dress Down Friday every week

• Competitive salary from £13.80 per hour DOE with annual pay review

• Higher rates of pay recognising additional qualifications (e.g. QTS)

• Rewards and recognition gifts for performance

• Excellent in-house training and career progression opportunities

Are you the ideal candidate?

• Level 3 Early Years qualification (or above)