Early Years Room Leader R2

Early Years Room Leader

Location:

Bailrigg, Lancaster, UK

Salary: £26,707 to £30,378 (Full time, indefinite)

Closing Date:
Monday 31 August 2026

• Lead and manage the day-to-day organisation and operation of one of our rooms, ensuring high standards of care, learning, and safeguarding are consistently achieved.
• Provide line management, supervision, coaching, and mentoring to Early Years Practitioners, students, and apprentices, supporting their professional development and performance.
• Act as a role model for best practice, supporting staff to deliver high-quality teaching, learning, and interactions in line with EYFS requirements and centre policies.
• Take responsibility for planning, implementing, and evaluating a high-quality curriculum that meets the individual needs of all children.
• Monitor children’s progress, ensuring accurate observations and assessments, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and progression in children’s development.
• Lead on maintaining a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment, ensuring safeguarding, health and safety, and welfare standards are embedded in daily practice.
• Work collaboratively within the senior team to support the continuous improvement of practice, contribute to self-evaluation processes, and implement development plans.
• Build and maintain strong, professional partnerships with families, acting as a senior point of contact for your room and supporting positive outcomes for children.
• Support the operational running of the centre, including contributing to staff deployment, ratio management, and daily room organisation.

• Qualified with a full and relevant Level 3 (or above) childcare qualification.
• A minimum of 2 years post qualification experience in working within an Early Years setting, with demonstrable experience supporting or supervising staff.
• Confident in leading practice, making professional judgments, and supporting quality improvement.
• Knowledgeable about the Early Years statutory framework, safeguarding responsibilities, and inclusive practice.
• An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Organised, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities within a busy childcare environment.
• Committed to continuous professional development for both themselves and their team.
• A positive, flexible team player who leads by example.

• We’re proud of our exceptional team and the positive difference we make every day.
• Fantastic facilities – see for yourself:
• Beautiful campus location – set in green parkland with shops, cafes, a sports centre, and even a post office on-site.
• Supportive community – from staff networks to clubs and groups, there are endless ways to connect.
• Healthy work-life balance – Lancaster University is committed to supporting staff wellbeing.

We warmly welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of their age, religion, gender identity or expression, race, disability or sexual orientation, and are committed to promoting diversity, and equality of opportunity.