Early Years Room Leader

If the answer is yes, we'd love to hear from you! As a Room Leader and key member of our dedicated and friendly team, you will take a leadership and supervisory role in ensuring high‑quality care and education within your designated room.

• 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.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate a high‑quality curriculum that meets the individual needs of all children.
• Monitor children's progress, ensuring accurate observations and assessments, and maintaining consistency and progression in children's development.
• Maintaining a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment, embedding safeguarding, health and safety, and welfare standards in daily practice.
• Collaborate within the senior team to support continuous improvement, 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 staff deployment, ratio management, and daily room organisation.
• Lead by example, inspire your team, and support children to thrive every day.

• Full and relevant Level3 (or above) child‑care qualification – you can check your qualification status here:
• Minimum of 2years post‑qualification experience in an Early Years setting, with demonstrable experience supporting or supervising staff.
• Confidence in leading practice, making professional judgments, and supporting quality improvement.
• Knowledgeable about the Early Years statutory framework, safeguarding responsibilities, and inclusive practice.
• Excellent communication skills, including strong interpersonal and customer service abilities.
• Organised, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities within a busy childcare environment.
• Committed to continuous professional development for yourself and your team.
• A positive, flexible team player who leads by example.

At Lancaster University Pre‑School Centre, we care for around 200 children aged 3 months to 5 years, providing a nurturing, stimulating, and safe environment where children can learn, explore, and grow.

Fantastic facilities – see for yourself:

Beautiful campus location – set in green parkland with shops, cafés, 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.