Nursery Room Lead
Chartham, Kent
40 hours per week | All year round | Start ASAP
Academics in Canterbury are looking for a Level 3 qualified Nursery Room Lead to join a nurturing, child-centred kindergarten in Chartham, Kent, they looking for an energetic and inspiring Room Leader to join their team as soon as possible.
This role is ideal for someone who believes in gentle parenting approaches, respects children as capable individuals, and enjoys thinking differently about early years education.
About the role
As a Nursery Room Lead you will:
Lead the day-to-day running of your room, creating a calm, engaging, and inclusive environment
Plan and deliver meaningful, child-led activities in line with the EYFS
Support children's emotional wellbeing using gentle, respectful behaviour approaches
Mentor and support practitioners within the room, modelling best practice
Build strong, trusting relationships with children, families, and colleagues
Complete observations, assessments, and planning to a high standard
Ensure safeguarding, health, and safety procedures are always followed
About you
We are looking for a Nursery Room Lead who:
Holds a Level 3 Early Years qualification (essential)
Is available to start ASAP
Brings energy, warmth, and creativity to their practice
Has a strong understanding of gentle parenting / respectful care
Is an alternative thinker - reflective, open-minded, and not afraid to move away from traditional methods
Has leadership experience, or is ready to step up into a Room Leader role
Communicates confidently with both adults and children
What we offer
40 hours per week, all year round
A supportive, values-led setting
A welcoming, passionate team
The opportunity to truly shape practice within your room
Ongoing professional development
Competitive pay, dependent on experienceIf you are a Nursery Room Lead and believe early years education should be kind, respectful, and joyful, we would love to hear from you.
📩 Apply now to join a kindergarten where children - and staff - are genuinely valued