Proactive Personnel Recruiting a Room Leader (Waverton, Chester)
Proactive Personnel are proud to be recruiting on behalf of a small, privately owned nursery based in the beautiful village of Waverton, just outside Chester. We are looking for a qualified, experienced, and motivated Room Leader to join this friendly and dedicated team.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about early years education and eager to take on a leadership role within a supportive setting.
About the Role
As Room Leader, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day running of your room, ensuring a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment for young children. You will act as a key person, build strong relationships with families, and support the ongoing development of the staff team.
This is a full-time position, working between 7:30am and 6:00pm. Due to the rural location, access to your own transport is preferred, as the nursery is not on a direct bus route.
Key Requirements
* Minimum Level 3 Early Years / Childcare qualification (essential)
* Experience working within a nursery or early years setting
* A nurturing, caring approach with a passion for supporting childrens emotional wellbeing
* Ability to lead, motivate and support a small team
Responsibilities
* Maintain the safety, wellbeing, and safeguarding of all children at all times
* Ensure daily routines and procedures are followed consistently
* Oversee all health, hygiene, and safety processes
* Lead the planning of stimulating indoor and outdoor activities
* Create and maintain high-quality Continuous Provision
* Act as a key person, ensuring effective planning and observations for each child
* Support new starters with settling-in sessions and manage smooth room transitions
* Assist in planning events and Stay & Play sessions
Benefits
* Continuing professional development and career opportunities
* Loyalty holiday bonuses
* Christmas shutdown
* Performance incentives
* Casual Dress Fridays
* Quarterly employee appreciation rewards
* Management bonuses
* Access to training platforms and qualifications to support ongoing development
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