Term-Time Nursery Room Leader Cambridgeshire

TERM-TIME ONLY NURSERY ROOM LEADER – PETERBOROUGH, CAMBRIDGESHIRE

Location:

Peterborough, Cambridgeshire

Salary:
To be confirmed, depending on qualifications and experience

Job Title:

Nursery Room Leader / Early Years Room Leader

Working Pattern:
Term Time Only

Recruitment Agency:
Early Years Academy

TERM-TIME ONLY NURSERY ROOM LEADER JOB IN PETERBOROUGH
Are you an experienced Nursery Room Leader or qualified Early Years Practitioner looking for an exciting term-time only childcare opportunity in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire?

Early Years Academy is recruiting a passionate, enthusiastic and dedicated Nursery Room Leader for a nursery in Peterborough.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced childcare professional who enjoys leading a team, supporting children’s learning and creating an inspiring, nurturing environment where young children can thrive.

The term-time only working pattern makes this position particularly attractive to Early Years professionals seeking a role that follows the nursery’s academic term calendar.

We are looking for a confident and motivated Nursery Room Leader with strong knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), excellent safeguarding awareness and a genuine passion for delivering high-quality childcare and early education.

Whether you’re an experienced Room Leader seeking a new challenge or a Senior Nursery Practitioner ready to take the next step into leadership, we would love to hear from you.

• Leading and supporting the daily operation of a nursery room, ensuring high standards of childcare and early education.
• Supervising, motivating and supporting nursery practitioners to maintain a positive and professional team environment.
• Planning and overseeing stimulating, creative and age-appropriate learning activities.
• Ensuring children’s learning and development are supported in accordance with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory framework.
• Monitoring children’s observations, assessments and developmental progress.
• Supporting children’s communication, independence, confidence and emotional wellbeing.
• Creating a safe, inclusive, stimulating and nurturing learning environment.
• Building positive and professional relationships with parents and carers.
• Supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
• Ensuring safeguarding, child protection, health and safety and nursery policies are consistently followed.
• Maintaining appropriate staff-to-child ratios and supporting effective room organisation.
• Supporting staff induction, mentoring and professional development.
• Promoting positive behaviour and inclusive Early Years practice.
• Ensuring children’s personal care routines are delivered safely and sensitively.
• Working closely with the Nursery Manager and wider team to maintain high standards.
• Contributing to nursery improvement initiatives and preparation for inspections.
• Acting as a positive role model and promoting excellent communication and teamwork.

• A recognised Level 3 qualification or above in Childcare or Early Years, suitable for the position.
• Previous experience working in a nursery, preschool or Early Years setting.
• Experience as a Nursery Room Leader, Senior Nursery Practitioner or in a position involving additional responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory framework.
• A good understanding of safeguarding procedures and child protection responsibilities.
• Experience planning and delivering stimulating learning experiences.
• Confidence supporting observations, assessments and children’s developmental progress.
• Strong communication, organisation and leadership skills.
• The ability to motivate, support and guide nursery colleagues.
• Experience…