Job Description Early Years Room Leader – Pre‑Toddler Shooting Stars Nursery – Bromsgrove, B61 0AE £15.30 per hour | £31,824 per annum Full‑time | 40 hours per week Monday–Friday | 7:30am–6:00pm | All year round | Closed on bank holidays Lead With Confidence in the Crucial Early Years Are you an experienced Room Leader or Senior Early Years Practitioner who thrives on leading teams, shaping practice and delivering exceptional care for our youngest children? At Shooting Stars Nursery Bromsgrove, we’re looking for a skilled and confident Pre‑Toddler Room Leader to take ownership of a well‑established room, guiding children through this vital stage of development while mentoring and inspiring a dedicated team. This role is ideal for an experienced practitioner who understands the complexity of early development, values high standards and enjoys combining leadership responsibility with hands‑on practice. The Role As Pre‑Toddler Room Leader, you’ll be trusted to lead the room day‑to‑day, maintaining consistently high standards of care, learning and wellbeing. You will: Take full responsibility for the smooth running of the Pre‑Toddler room Lead, motivate and support your team to deliver high‑quality, child‑centred practice Act as a Key Person, building secure, professional and trusted partnerships with families Plan and oversee engaging, developmentally appropriate learning aligned with the EYFS Support children’s emotional security, communication, physical development and independence Ensure safeguarding, welfare, health & safety and quality standards are met at all times Coach, mentor and support practitioners, students and apprentices Contribute to reflective practice, continuous improvement and Ofsted readiness What We’re Looking For We’re seeking a confident, knowledgeable professional who leads with warmth, clarity and purpose. You’ll bring: A Level 3 (or above) full and relevant Early Years qualification Strong experience within a children’s day nursery setting Previous experience as a Room Leader, Senior Practitioner or Team Leader In‑depth knowledge of the EYFS, safeguarding and inclusive practice, including SEND Excellent communication and leadership skills A calm, organised approach and a genuine passion for high‑quality early years provision Why Join Shooting Stars Nurseries? We know experienced practitioners want more than just a job, they want trust, support and room to grow. Our benefits include: Competitive salary with annual pay and benefits review Paid holiday allowance increasing with length of service 50% childcare discount Funded training, CPD and clear progression opportunities across our local nursery group Flexible contracts supporting work–life balance Mental Health First Aiders, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and Team Voice sessions Free uniform, enhanced DBS check and a 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 roles involve working directly with children and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must declare all convictions, including those considered ‘spent’. Employment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. Benefits Why Join Shooting Stars Nurseries? We know experienced practitioners want more than just a job — they want trust, support and room to grow. Our benefits include: Competitive salary with annual pay and benefits review Paid holiday allowance increasing with length of service 50% childcare discount Funded training, CPD and clear progression opportunities across our local nursery group Flexible contracts supporting work–life balance Mental Health First Aiders, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and Team Voice sessions Free uniform, enhanced DBS check and a dedicated staff break room Monthly GEM Awards and annual staff celebration events Nursery Name Shooting Stars Nurseries Bromsgrove