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.
Benefits
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.
Vacancy Reference: BR RL 08.05.26
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