(WY) Nursery Room Leader (2 roles)

Rafakidz Nursery; Houghton; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Houghton is seeking a dedicated Nursery Room Leader to join their team. This permanent, full-time position offers a salary of £26,280 annually, along with benefits such as subsidised childcare and a refer-a-friend bonus. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of experience in an early years setting and a Level 3 qualification in childcare. This role is pivotal in creating a nurturing environment and supporting both staff and children, particularly within the military community.

Benefits

Subsidised childcare

Refer a Friend Bonus

Cycle to Work Scheme

Onsite Gyms at set locations

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year's experience working at a level 3 position in an early years environment.
• Good understanding of EYFS learning outcomes to plan for children's learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Create a stimulating and exciting nursery setting.
• Encourage and motivate colleagues to demonstrate best practices.
• Be part of the management team and serve as a role model.

Skills

Experience in early years environment

Understanding of EYFS learning outcomes

Leadership and mentoring skills

Education

Level 3 qualification in childcare

Job description

(WY) Nursery Room Leader (2 roles)

CAPTION: Job details

Posting date: 02 December 2025

Salary: £26,280.00 per year

Additional salary information: Subsidised Childcare, Refer a Friend Bonus, Cycle to Work Scheme

Hours: Full time

Closing date: 01 January 2026

Location: PE28 2EX

Remote working: On-site only

Company: RAFA Kidz Ltd

Job type: Permanent

Summary

Nursery Room Leader

Winner - Nursery Group of the Year 2025

RAFAKidz Nursery, RAF Wyton PE28 2EX

£26280 38 hours per week

• Subsidised childcare to all permanent staff
• Refer a Friend Bonus
• Onsite Gyms at set locations
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Our RAFAKidz family

Just like our children, our waiting lists are growing! In each of our 21 settings we create experiences that are special, unique and child focused. Our staff are specially selected for their loving and caring nature, as well as their expertise. The needs of military families are unique, and at RAFAKidz we take extra care to make sure those needs are met.

For every child that comes through the doors of RAFAKidz, no matter their ability, background or circumstances you could provide experiences and opportunities that will help them be confident and reach their potential.

About our Room Leader role

You can expect to be fully 'hands on' to create a stimulating and exciting nursery setting. Ideally, you will be either an experienced Room Leader or a Level 3 Practitioner ready for your next challenge. As well as the usual responsibilities that you would expect of this role, our Room Leaders are part of management team and role models to other members of staff. You will encourage and motivate your colleagues to continually demonstrate best practices and support them in their learning journey towards their qualifications.

You will have a minimum of one year's experience working at a level 3 position in an early year's environment and have a good understanding of the EYFS learning outcomes to plan for children's learning and development.

We require a satisfactory, enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check on appointment and every three years thereafter. As part of our inclusive culture, we encourage applications across all cultural backgrounds, genders and abilities.

Please do review the complete job description for the full overview of requirements, but if you're looking for a real opportunity to be part of our growth journey and help us specifically support our valued military community, please do apply.

Apply

Apply via our website www.rafakidz.org.uk before the closing date of Friday 2 January. Interviews are ongoing so please do not delay in applying, we'd love to hear from you!