Room Leader

£30,000 per annum

40 hours per week | 5 days per week | Shifts between 08:00 and 18:00

You will be leading a preschool room within an established day nursery catering for children aged three months to five years. The setting has a team of 24 childcare staff and accommodates up to 65 children, providing a close-knit environment where you can take ownership of your room and support children as they prepare for school.

With a maximum of 15 children in the preschool room, you will have the opportunity to focus on early learning, school readiness and children's individual development. This role would suit an experienced Room Leader or a confident Senior Practitioner ready to take the next step in their career.

• £30,000 annual salary for a full-time, permanent-hours role.
• 30% childcare discount for eligible employees.
• Pension provision included.
• On-site parking available.
• Opportunity to progress into a Deputy Manager role for the right candidate.
• A leadership position with responsibility for a preschool room of up to 15 children.

• Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification
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• Significant experience as a Nursery Room Leader or Senior Practitioner, or substantial experience as a Nursery Practitioner ready to step into a leadership role.
• Strong working knowledge of the EYFS and how to support children's development and school readiness.
• Experience planning activities, completing observations and assessments, and monitoring children's progress.
• Confidence leading colleagues, maintaining consistent practice and supporting the effective running of a room.
• Clear understanding of safeguarding responsibilities, health and safety and nursery procedures.

• Lead the daily running of the preschool room, maintaining a safe and engaging learning environment.
• Plan and deliver EYFS-aligned activities that support children's development and school readiness.
• Monitor children's progress through observations, assessments and learning records.
• Support and guide colleagues to maintain consistent standards of care and education.
• Build positive relationships with parents and communicate effectively about children's progress and wellbeing.
• Ensure safeguarding, health and safety procedures are followed consistently.
• Organise room routines and resources to support children's learning, independence and wellbeing.

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: WILL
268297/JC