Nursery Room Leader

Room Leader

Location:

Alloa

Salary:
Negotiable

Job Purpose

The Room Leader is responsible for the day-to-day management of a designated room within the nursery. This includes leading a small team, ensuring high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS, and supporting children’s learning, development, safety, and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Management

Lead, support, and motivate staff within the room to deliver high-quality practice
Always act as a role model for best practice
Support staff with planning, observations, and assessments
Mentor new or less experienced staff and students
Communicate effectively with the management team regarding room performance, staffing, and children’s needs
Childcare & Education

Ensure the EYFS framework is implemented effectively within the room
Plan, deliver, and evaluate age-appropriate activities based on children’s interests and developmental needs
Monitor children’s progress and support individual learning plans
Provide additional support for children with SEND or EAL, working alongside parents and professionals where required
Support children’s emotional wellbeing and promote positive behaviour
Safeguarding & Welfare

Maintain a safe, secure, and stimulating environment at all times
Adhere to safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery policies and procedures
Act as a safeguarding lead for the room and report concerns appropriately
Ensure ratios are maintained and daily checks are completed
Parent & Carer Partnership

Build positive, professional relationships with parents and carers
Act as a key person for a group of children
Share information about children’s development, routines, and progress
Support families through transitions, including settling in and moving on to school
Administration & Organisation

Ensure accurate records are maintained (observations, assessments, registers, accident forms, etc.)
Support room organisation, resources, and displays
Attend and contribute to staff meetings, supervisions, and training
Person Specification

Essential Criteria

Level 3 qualification or above in Early Years / Childcare
Sound knowledge of the EYFS framework
Experience working within a nursery or early years setting
Previous experience leading a room or team (or strong deputy experience)
Strong communication and organisational skills
Good understanding of safeguarding and child protection
Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Desirable Criteria

Level 4 or above qualification in Early Years
Experience working with SEND and/or EAL children
Paediatric First Aid (or willingness to complete)

Experience with Ofsted inspections
Leadership or management training
Personal Qualities

Caring, enthusiastic, and professional
Confident and approachable leader
Flexible and reliable
Committed to continuous professional development
Passionate about providing high-quality early years education
To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Little Stars Nursery, please do not hesitate to apply