Senior Nursery Room Leader

Salary: Up to £30,000
Full-Time, 40 hours per week

Are you an experienced early year professional ready to take the next step in your career? This is an exciting opportunity to join a beautiful purpose-built. With a large garden filled and thoughtfully designed facilities tailored to every child’s age and stage, this nursery is a hub of creativity and joy. As a Senior Nursery Room Leader, you’ll have the chance to lead a dynamic team in providing exceptional care and learning experiences that prepare children for school and life.

As a Senior Nursery Room Leader you will oversee a room, ensuring it operates smoothly and delivers a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment for children. You’ll lead by example, supporting your team to provide engaging, well-structured, and varied activities that inspire curiosity and growth. Your warmth, enthusiasm, and expertise will create a space where children thrive and parents feel confident in their child’s care.

What we’re looking for

• Level 3 Early Years qualification (or equivalent).
• Proven experience in a senior or leadership role within a nursery or early years setting.
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework and a passion for delivering high-quality, child-centred care.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and support a team.
• A proactive, positive, and nurturing approach to working with young children.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Your day-to-day

• Lead and mentor your room team, creating a positive and collaborative environment that promotes best practices.
• Plan, deliver, and evaluate a wide range of age-appropriate activities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
• Build strong relationships with children, families, and colleagues, ensuring open communication and a welcoming atmosphere.
• Monitor and support children’s development, maintaining accurate records and creating individualised plans to meet their needs.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and engaging environment, ensuring all resources are used effectively and in compliance with policies and regulations.
• Support the wider nursery leadership team in driving high standards across the nursery.

Reference: WILL93782/MW

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