Senior Nursery Room Leader – Warndon, Worcester
Location: Warndon, Worcester | Job Type: Full-Time / permanent
Willo Recruitment is delighted to be working with a highly regarded nursery setting in the Warndon area of Worcester, currently seeking an experienced Senior Room Leader on a permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate and confident early years professional to step into a leadership role across multiple rooms within a well-established nursery.
The Role
As a Senior Room Leader, you’ll take on a key leadership position, inspiring and guiding your team to deliver high standards of care and education. Your focus will be on ensuring educational consistency across the rooms, mentoring colleagues, and championing best practices in early years development.
Responsibilities Include:
* Leading the planning and delivery of engaging and age-appropriate activities
* Overseeing multiple rooms to ensure a unified approach to care and education
* Supporting and mentoring Room Leaders and Practitioners to encourage continuous improvement
* Ensuring the wellbeing and safeguarding of all children in your care
* Building strong relationships with parents and caregivers
* Promoting an inclusive, supportive and nurturing environment for children and staff alike
About the Nursery
The nursery is located in a residential area of Warndon and has been rated Good by Ofsted. With space for up to 104 children and a longstanding, experienced team, the setting is well-respected locally. It also benefits from strong links with nearby schools and educational professionals and is ideally positioned just off junction 6 of the M5, making it easily accessible.
Benefits and Perks
This nursery employer offers a generous benefits package to support the wellbeing and development of their team:
* Competitive salary
* 50% childcare discount
* Up to 28 days holiday
* Birthday day off
* Enhanced family leave and return-to-work bonus
* Ongoing professional development and opportunities for career progression
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
* Menopause support through Peppy
* Financial wellbeing tools via Salary Finance
* Pension scheme access through Cushon
* Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI)
* ‘Hive’ benefits platform with retail discounts and a wellbeing hub
* International travel opportunities for professional growth
Candidate Requirements
* Minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education (or equivalent)
* Proven experience in an early years setting
* Prior leadership or supervisory experience (e.g. Senior Nursery Practitioner, Room Manager)
* Excellent communication and organisational skills
* A genuine passion for early childhood development
Ready to step into a rewarding leadership role in early years education?
Apply today through Willo Recruitment and take the next exciting step in your career