£700 Welcome Bonus! Nursery Room Leader Location: Wimborne, Dorset, United Kingdom Dorset Job type: Full Time Permanent Salary: up to £15.80 Hour (depending on qualification) Contracted Hours: 40 hours per week Why Join Tops Day Nurseries? At Tops Day Nurseries, we believe great childcare starts with great people. Since 1990, we have been creating inspiring early years environments where children thrive and colleagues are valued, supported, and given room to grow. As the UK’s largest employee-owned childcare group, every team member has a voice, a stake in our success, and real opportunities to shape their future. With more than 30 nurseries across the South of England, we offer rewarding opportunities for Apprentices, Nursery Practitioners, Nursery Managers, and Casual Staff who share our passion for outstanding early years care. Proud winners of the 2026 King’s Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development and recognised as a World’s Happiest Workplace 2025, we are proud to be a place where people love to work and children love to learn. About the Role Our Room Leader looks after the educational and social development of babies and young children up to the age of five. Their primary duties include providing children with a safe environment to learn, helping them to develop basic social and behavioural skills and engaging them in age-appropriate play activities. About the Nursery Tops Wimborne Nursery is an 80 place Day Nursery & Pre-School located in a conservation area & has amazing access to outdoor environments. Situated by The Way Field we also have features including a pond and orienteering routes to help bring the indoor classroom outdoors. Wimborne also has a number of unique features including: Forest school, Cooking school, Yoga, large outdoor space & close proximity to a conservation area. Other locations We also have the same role available in the following locations Corfe Mullen Why You’ll Love Working with Us At Tops Day Nurseries, we believe in rewarding our team for their hard work and dedication. Here are some of the fantastic benefits you’ll enjoy as part of our family. £700 Welcome Bonus to kick-start your journey with us Relocation support of up to £3,000 (T&Cs apply) Welcome Bonus and Relocation packages are not cumulative Up to 60% childcare discount at Tops Day Nurseries Exclusive discounts & rewards via Blue Light Card and Each Person platform (gyms, cinema, shopping, travel & many more) Health & wellbeing support- NHS prescriptions, optical care & dental treatment A generous holiday allowance- including your birthday off & a wellbeing day! As well as many more exciting benefits! You can view the full list on our page or Careers website! What does the role involve? Manage and support the team of childcare workers and educators in the room. Delegate tasks and responsibilities to staff, ensuring a smooth workflow. Mentor and train staff to ensure high standards of care and education are maintained. Plan and deliver age-appropriate learning activities that support the developmental needs of the children. Organize a daily routine that balances learning, play, and rest. Create stimulating environments with engaging activities that encourage children’s curiosity and development. Ensure individual learning plans are developed to meet the needs of each child. Ensure the room is always well-organized and that all resources are available and used effectively. Set up activities and create displays that reflect the children's work and progress. What are we looking for? Early Years qualification (Level 3 or higher) in childcare. Strong leadership and organisational skills. Experience working in an early years setting. Good communication skills, both with children and adults. Important Safeguarding Information Because this role involves regulated activity with children, all candidates must: Hold (or be willing to obtain) an enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service. If you don’t yet have one, you’ll need to cover the cost. Be eligible to work in regulated roles- not on the Children’s Barred List. Successfully complete background and reference checks. At Tops Day Nurseries, we are an equal opportunities employer, committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. Apply Now Excited to make a difference? Take the next step in your career and join Tops Day Nurseries INDMP