Room Leader Opportunity (LS11) | Lead a Team

Nexter Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery organization in Leeds is searching for a Room Leader to oversee early years education. This permanent role involves managing the team, ensuring compliance with standards, and creating engaging learning experiences. Ideal candidates have a Level 3 qualification and the ability to lead effectively. Competitive pay rate of £13.59 an hour and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Excellent Pay Rate

Reliable Income

Career Progression

Supportive Team

Qualifications

• Proven experience in working in an early year setting.
• Ability to lead a team of adults effectively.
• This post requires an Enhanced Criminal Records Check (DBS).

Responsibilities

• Supervise, direct, and manage the staff team.
• Implement and evaluate suitable experiences and activities.
• Ensure highest standards of quality and compliance.

Skills

Leadership Capability

Knowledge of EYFS

Child Development Understanding

Education

Level 3 early years education and childcare qualification or equivalent

Job description

This is a permanent, leadership position where you will be instrumental in maintaining high standards of care and education, reporting directly to the Nursery Management.

Are you a highly qualified and motivated Nursery Practitioner ready to step into a leadership role? A high-quality nursery in the LS11 area of Leeds is seeking an exceptional Room Leader to head one of their key early years rooms. This is an exciting chance to manage a team, drive outstanding practice, and receive a highly competitive hourly wage.

Responsibilities

• Leadership and Team Management: you will be responsible for the day‑to‑day running of the room, including the supervision, direction, support, motivation and performance management of the staff team, and conduct performance management processes such as induction, supervision and appraisals.
• Curriculum and Pedagogy: you will implement and evaluate a plan of suitable experiences and activities for the children, including the overview and maintenance of children’s records, observations and learning journeys.
• Quality and Compliance: ensure the highest standards of quality, care and education are provided, working within the framework of the Children Act, the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory framework and the nursery’s policies.
• Environment & Safety: ensure that health and safety and security measures are maintained, and initiate and conduct effective risk assessment.
• Partnerships: work in close partnership with staff, parents/carers and other family members.

Qualifications & Experience

• Qualification: Level 3 early years education and childcare qualification or equivalent.
• Experience: proven experience in working in an early year setting.
• Knowledge: detailed knowledge of the EYFS and a sound understanding of child development.
• Leadership Capability: ability to lead a team of adults effectively.
• Safeguarding Compliance: this post requires an Enhanced Criminal Records Check (DBS). All candidates must be prepared to disclose any convictions or orders and provide a minimum of two references and right to work in the UK.

Benefits

• Excellent Pay Rate: competitive rate of £13.59 an hour.
• Reliable Income: we pay all staff weekly, ensuring consistent, dependable income.
• Career Progression: this role offers real leadership experience, including the opportunity to deputise in the absence of the manager/deputy.
• Supportive Team: we are a friendly agency that provides support and flexibility.