Nursery jobs in United Kingdom

Room Leader – Bristol
Salary: £28,496 per annum + £1,000 Welcome Bonus
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Flexible Working Options: 40 hours across 5 days OR 40 hours across 4 days

They’re recruiting on behalf of a highly respected, award-winning children’s services provider that is recently certified as a Great Place To Work and is known for putting people at the heart of everything they do. They’re looking for an enthusiastic and confident Room Leader to join their warm, supportive team at their nursery setting in Bristol.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a Level 3 qualification in Children’s Care, Learning and Development (or equivalent), who is passionate about delivering exceptional early years education while leading and inspiring others.

Join a business that values and invests in its people. You’ll enjoy a £1,000 Welcome Bonus and a host of benefits, including:

• Flexible working – 40 hours across 5 days or condensed into 4 days
• Recommend a friend or family member and receive a £1,000 cash bonus
• Generous discount on childcare
• 31 days annual leave (FTE) including bank holidays, with an extra 3 days off over Christmas
• A dedicated ‘Wellbeing Day’ – just for you
• Employee benefits portal with hundreds of high street and online discounts
• 24/7 access to remote GP appointments
• Claim cashback on medical expenses (e.g. dental care, physiotherapy)
• Recognition through ‘May I Say Thank You’ Month – rewarding your dedication and hard work
• Work for a business officially certified as a Great Place To Work

• Promoting high standards of quality and care across the nursery
• Supporting and supervising playroom staff with their day-to-day duties
• Deploying team members effectively to ensure high-quality provision across all rooms
• Overseeing the nursery’s key carer system and allocating children appropriately
• Ensuring practice aligns with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework
• Providing professional and relevant feedback to parents/carers
• Positively promoting the nursery to both existing and prospective families
• Developing open, respectful working relationships with staff and families
• Supporting the nursery leadership team in fostering a collaborative, child-focused culture

• NVQ Level 3 in Children’s Care, Learning and Development (or equivalent) – essential
• Previous experience in a similar senior role within a nursery or early years setting – highly desirable
• A confident, nurturing leader who thrives in a team-focused environment
• A genuine passion for early childhood development and safeguarding best practice

Our client is committed to creating exceptional learning environments and building strong, empowered teams. This is more than a job — it’s a place to grow your career while making a lasting impact in the lives of children and families.

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If you’re ready to step into a leadership role in a supportive, child-centred environment, we’d love to hear from you.