Senior Room Leader

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

Senior Room Leader – Level 3

Up to £35,000 per Annum

Good Ofsted Rating | Senior Leadership Opportunity | Excellent Benefits Package

Are you an experienced Room Leader ready to take the next step in your Early Years career? This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a senior leadership role within a welcoming, Good Ofsted-rated nursery, where you'll have the chance to inspire your team, influence nursery practice and make a real difference to children's early learning experiences.

Learning through play is at the heart of the nursery's approach. Each room is thoughtfully equipped with high-quality resources that support the seven areas of learning within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), creating exciting opportunities for children to explore, discover and thrive.

This is an excellent opportunity for an established Room Leader who is ready to take on greater responsibility, support the development of other practitioners and contribute to maintaining high standards across the nursery.

What We're Looking For

• A full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification or above – essential
• Previous experience working as a Nursery Room Leader – essential
• Strong understanding of the EYFS framework and the seven areas of learning
• Excellent knowledge of safeguarding, child protection and nursery procedures
• 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 educationA genuine passion for Early Years education and supporting the professional development of others

What's On Offer

• Salary of up to £35,000 per annum
• Annual leave increasing with service
• Wellbeing programme
• Company pension scheme
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Team events throughout the year
• Staff incentives and recognition
• Opportunity to work in a Good Ofsted-rated nursery
• Excellent career progression opportunities

Key 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

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements, including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and verification of the right to work in the UK, in line with safeguarding responsibilities.

Reference: WILL255108/AZ