We are recruiting in NG2 / NG7 / NG19 for Early Years Rractitioner, Room Leaders and Deputy Manager roles.
📍 Location
Nottingham
🎯 Purpose of the Role
To lead a nursery room (baby, toddler, or preschool), ensuring high-quality care, learning, and development in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
🛠️ Key Responsibilities
👶 Childcare & Development
* Plan and deliver engaging activities based on EYFS
* Monitor, assess, and record children’s development
* Support children’s emotional, social, and physical needs
👩🏫 Room Leadership
* Lead and supervise a team of nursery practitioners
* Delegate tasks and support staff development
* Maintain staff ratios and daily organisation
🛡️ Safeguarding & Welfare
* Ensure children’s safety and wellbeing at all times
* Follow safeguarding policies and procedures
* Report concerns in line with legal requirements
📝 Administration
* Maintain accurate records (learning journeys, observations)
* Ensure compliance with Ofsted standards
* Manage daily room routines and planning
👨👩👧 Parent Partnerships
* Build strong relationships with parents/carers
* Provide feedback on children’s progress
* Support settling-in processes
🎓 Qualifications & Experience
Essential:
* Level 3 qualification in Early Years/Childcare
* Experience working in a nursery setting
* Strong knowledge of EYFS
* Experience supporting or leading a team
Desirable:
* Paediatric First Aid
* Safeguarding training
* Previous Room Leader or Senior Practitioner experience
🧠 Skills & Competencies
* Leadership and team management
* Communication and interpersonal skills
* Organisation and time management
* Knowledge of child development
* Problem-solving and decision-making
Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of young learners as an Early Years Educator!
Best Start Recruitment want to help you to make the right choice in your next career move. If you meet the criteria set above, or would like Early Years Career advice please apply ASAP for an informal and confidential chat.
We cater for all Early Years jobs and currently have Nursery Manager, Deputy Manager, QTS, Montessori, Room Leader and Early Years Practitioner / Nursery Nurse vacancies