Room Leader - Private Day Nursery | Leeds | Full-Time, Inspire. Lead. Nurture.
Are you a passionate Early Years Educator ready to take the next step in your career? Do you thrive in a warm, child-centred environment where your ideas and experience are truly valued? Our client is a small, independent nursery in Leeds looking for a dynamic Room Leader to join thier close-knit team and help shape the next generation of curious, confident learners.
About Us
Our client is a family-run setting with a strong community feel, where every child is known, loved, and supported. Our ethos is rooted in the EYFS framework, with a strong emphasis on child-led learning, positive relationships, and enabling environments. We believe in nurturing the whole child-emotionally, socially, physically, and cognitively.
The Role
As Room Leader, you'll be a key part of our leadership team, responsible for:
Leading a team of practitioners to deliver high-quality, play-based learning in line with the EYFS
Creating a stimulating, inclusive environment that promotes exploration, independence, and creativity
Supporting key person responsibilities, including planning next steps, tracking progress, and building strong partnerships with parents
Championing safeguarding, wellbeing, and positive behaviour strategies
Bringing fresh ideas to enhance our continuous provision, outdoor learning, and cultural capital
What We're Looking For
We're seeking someone who is:
Level 3 qualified (or above) in Early Years Education
Experienced in leading a room or ready to step up into leadership
Confident in observing, assessing, and planning in line with the EYFS
A strong communicator who can inspire both children and colleagues
Passionate about inclusive practice, school readiness, and early intervention
Creative, reflective, and full of ideas to make learning magical
What We Offer
Competitive salary based on experience
Supportive management and a genuinely friendly team
Opportunities for CPD and career progression
A setting where your voice is heard and your ideas matter
A chance to make a real impact in a small, values-driven nursery
We Welcome Everyone
We're proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage both men and women to apply. What matters most to us is your passion, your commitment, and your ability to make a difference in the lives of young children.
Ready to lead with heart and purpose? Apply now and help us create a joyful, nurturing space where every child can thrive.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION
All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
You must have legal right to work in the UK
You must be willing to attend a registration interviewVeritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.
Disclaimer
'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community