Senior EYFS Room Leader - Lead & Develop Early Years

Willing Care Recruitment Limited; Orpington; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Wellbeing programme

Company pension scheme

Training and development opportunities

Team events

Staff incentives and recognition

Job summary

Willing Care Recruitment Limited is seeking a Senior Room Leader – Level 3 for a Good Ofsted-rated nursery in Orpington. You will lead the room, support staff, and drive high standards in care and education.

The role requires Level 3 EYFS qualification, prior room leader experience, and strong EYFS knowledge. You’ll plan activities, mentor staff, liaise with families, and contribute to safeguarding and regulatory compliance.

Excellent benefits and career progression on offer.

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification or above – essential
• Previous experience as Nursery Room Leader – essential
• Strong understanding of the EYFS framework and the seven areas of learning
• Excellent safeguarding knowledge
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and support a team of Early Years practitioners
• Confidence overseeing room planning, observations and children's developmental progress
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage daily routines effectively
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with families and colleagues
• A proactive approach to maintaining and improving standards of care and education

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the effective day-to-day leadership and organisation of your designated room
• Lead by example, ensuring high standards of care, education and professional practice
• Plan and oversee engaging, play-based learning experiences in line with the EYFS
• Mentor, coach and support practitioners, helping them develop their confidence, skills and knowledge
• Oversee observations, assessments and individual learning plans to ensure children's developmental needs are met
• Support the management team in maintaining consistency and quality across the nursery
• Encourage a positive, collaborative team environment where practitioners feel supported and motivated
• Build strong relationships with parents and carers, ensuring effective communication about children's progress
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health and safety and regulatory compliance
• Identify opportunities to improve room practice, resources and learning experiences
• Support the induction and development of new team members

Skills

Room Leadership

EYFS Knowledge

Safeguarding

Team Leadership

Observation & Assessment

Communication Skills

Organisational Skills

Child Development

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Willing Care Recruitment Limited is seeking a Senior Room Leader – Level 3 for a Good Ofsted-rated nursery in Orpington. You will lead the room, support staff, and drive high standards in care and education.

The role requires Level 3 EYFS qualification, prior room leader experience, and strong EYFS knowledge. You’ll plan activities, mentor staff, liaise with families, and contribute to safeguarding and regulatory compliance.

Excellent benefits and career progression on offer.