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.
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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 xkybehq 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