Room Leader - Inspire Early Years (4-5 Day Week)

Fennies Day Nurseries Ltd; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Mentoring and support

Talent mapping for progression

Annual leave 20 days

Job summary

Fennies Day Nurseries Ltd is seeking a confident Room Leader to drive outstanding early years education and a positive environment for children and staff. You will oversee daily room operations and mentor your team to deliver best-practice care.

You will motivate colleagues, plan engaging EYFS-based activities, and build strong family partnerships while upholding safeguarding and safety standards throughout the setting.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of EYFS, Birth to 5 Matters and child development.
• Experience of working in an early years setting, ideally as a room leader.
• A track record of delivering high standards of care and education.
• Experience of strong practice as a Key Person and in implementing safeguarding, health and safety, first aid and critical care policies.
• Strong organisational, communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day running of your room, ensuring high-quality care and education.
• Inspire and support your team to deliver outstanding early years practice.
• Plan and implement engaging learning experiences in line with EYFS and Birth to 5 Matters.
• Build strong partnerships with families and maintain open communication.
• Act as a role model for best practice, supporting team development through guidance and feedback.
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health and safety and compliance.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Birth to 5 Matters

Child development

Leadership

Education

GCSE Maths and English

Job description

Fennies Day Nurseries Ltd is seeking a confident Room Leader to drive outstanding early years education and a positive environment for children and staff. You will oversee daily room operations and mentor your team to deliver best-practice care.

You will motivate colleagues, plan engaging EYFS-based activities, and build strong family partnerships while upholding safeguarding and safety standards throughout the setting.