Location: Shooting Stars Nursery, 55 Compton Road West, Wolverhampton, WV3 9DU
Salary: £15.30 per hour | £31,824 per annum
Contract: Full‑time | 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday
Hours: 7:30am–6:00pm | All year round | Closed on bank holidays
Overview
Lead, Inspire and Make an Impact in our Preschool
Are you a creative, confident and nurturing Early Years professional who loves seeing children grow into curious, independentlearners? Our well established Wolverhampton team arelooking for a warm, enthusiastic and experiencedPre‑School Room Leader to guide and support our children in readiness forschool.
This is the perfect opportunity for someone who thrives in a busy, playful Pre‑School environment and is ready to take the lead in delivering exceptional child‑centred learning.
Who We’re Looking For
A passionate Early Years leader who brings energy, imagination and a genuine love for helping children grow and flourish.
* Level 3 (or above) full and relevant Early Years qualification
* Experience working in a children’s day nursery
* Previous Room Leader or Team Leader experience
* Strong knowledge of the EYFS, safeguarding and SEND
* A warm, engaging approach to building strong partnerships with families
* A commitment to play‑based, child‑led learning that prepares children for school
About the role
As our Pre‑School Room Leader, you’ll take the lead in creating a joyful, well‑organised and inspiring environment where children feel confident, capable and excited to learn.
In this role, you will:
* Lead and motivate a passionate team to deliver high‑quality Pre‑School learning
* Act as a Key Person, building positive, supportive relationships with families
* Plan rich, exciting and meaningful learning experiences that spark curiosity
* Ensure the room meets EYFS, safeguarding and health & safety standards
* Foster an inclusive environment where every child feels valued and understood
* Support, mentor and coach colleagues to continually develop their practice
* Champion reflective practice, creativity and a love of learning
Why Join Shooting Stars Nurseries?
We’re proud of our warm, inclusive culture where your wellbeing, development and career progression truly matter. As part of our team, you’ll be supported, celebrated and encouraged to grow.
Employee Benefits
* Flexible employment contracts to support work–life balance
* Annual pay and benefits review
* Paid holiday entitlement increasing with length of service
* Funded training, CPD and clear career progression across our 6 nurseries
* Mental Health First Aid support, 24/7 EAP and regular Team Voice sessions
* Free uniform, DBS check and dedicated staff break room
* Monthly GEM Awards and annual staff celebration events
Safeguarding Commitment
Shooting Stars Nurseries is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts involve direct work with children and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must declare any convictions, including those considered ‘spent’. Successful applicants will undergo an enhanced DBS check and provide suitable references.
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