Room Leader (Level 3) – £30,500 Welcome Bonus Children in this nursery learn and play in carefully designed spaces that prioritise and encourage exploration and development. Alongside working directly with children, you’ll guide practitioners, monitor development records and keep daily operations steady and compliant. Before You Apply A full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification is required. Applicants must have recent experience leading or deputising within a nursery room. Key Job Details Salary £30,500 per year plus welcome bonus 40 hours per week Full-time, permanent contract Private day nursery Why This Role Is Worth Considering Defined responsibility for a single room with autonomy over planning Clear staffing structure and consistent ratios Access to sector-recognised training and leadership development Heavily discounted childcare Pension scheme and enhanced parental leave Competitive annual leave plus birthday leave Employee benefits portal and wellbeing programme What You’ll Need Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification Experience working as a Room Leader or senior practitioner in a nursery Strong knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding procedures Confidence managing staff and organising room routines What You’ll Do Lead the daily operation of your nursery room Manage planning in line with EYFS and children’s developmental stages Supervise and support practitioners within the room Monitor observations, assessments and learning records Maintain safeguarding, health and safety compliance Build professional relationships with parents and carers What Happens After You Apply Applications will be reviewed against the essential criteria. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an initial discussion before interview. If you’d like to discuss this role further or explore other options, we have available, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Recruiter: Darian Nys Phone: 01183800722 Reference: WILL206584/DN INDCHI