Room Leader / Nursery Practitioner

HealthJobs4U Ltd; Bath; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate and motivated Room Leader to join our 24-place preschool room at our Guinea Lane Nursery. The ideal candidate will bring enthusiasm, strong leadership skills, and an affinity for working with young children. You will lead a small team in delivering a high-quality, play-based curriculum that supports each child’s learning and development.

Vacancy 1: Room Leader – Preschool Room (BA1 5NB)

Requirements:

• Level 3 or above
• Experience in leading a small team within an early years setting
• Experience in planning and delivering a play-based curriculum
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Be able to work 36 hours across 4 days
• All year round
• Salary dependent on experience / qualifications

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and support a team of early years practitioners within the preschool room.
• Act as a key person for a group of children, ensuring their safety, emotional well-being, learning, and development.
• Build strong and professional relationships with parents/carers and other key individuals in each child’s life.

About the role

We are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated Early Years Practitioners to join our nursery team. You will work as part of a supportive team to deliver high-quality childcare and education through a play-based curriculum that promotes each child’s learning and development. The ideal candidate will have a genuine passion for early childhood education and a caring, professional approach.

Vacancy 2: Early Years Practitioner - (BA1 5NB or BA2 5HY)

Requirements:

• Level 2 or above
• Experience working with children in an Early Years setting
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A positive, proactive, and child-focused attitude
• Be able to work 36 hours across 4 days
• All year round
• Salary dependent on experience / qualifications

Key responsibilities:

• Support the planning and delivery of a play-based, child-centred curriculum.
• Act as a key person for a group of children, ensuring their safety, well-being, and development needs are met.
• Build warm, positive relationships with parents/carers and maintain effective communication.

Staff Benefits:

• A long weekend (Friday & Monday off) every 4–5 weeks / One rolling day off each week
• 22.5 days statutory annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays (pro-rated for 36 hours/4-day week)
• An additional 4 company annual leave days per year
• 75% staff childcare discount
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme for staff and immediate family members
• Nursery closure on all recognised bank holidays and for one week at Christmas