Job description
As a Nursery Room Leader, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day running of your room, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment in line with the EYFS framework. You will lead by example, support your team, and work closely with senior staff to maintain high standards of care and education.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Lead and manage the daily routine of the nursery room.
2. Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities in line with the EYFS framework.
3. Monitor, observe, and assess children’s development and progress.
4. Support and mentor nursery practitioners within the room.
5. Build strong, positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
6. Ensure safeguarding, health, and safety policies are followed at all times.
7. Maintain high standards of care, learning, and behaviour management.
Requirements:
8. Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare.
9. Experience working within a nursery or early years setting.
10. Confident understanding of the EYFS framework.
11. Leadership skills and the ability to support and guide a team.
12. A caring, organised, and proactive approach.
13. Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply.
If you are an experienced early years practitioner ready to take the next step into a leadership role, we would love to hear from you.