Proactive Personnel Room Leader Opportunity (Waverton, Chester) Proactive Personnel are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a small, privately owned nursery located in the village of Waverton, just outside Chester. We are seeking a qualified, experienced, and motivated Room Leader to join this warm and nurturing early years setting.
The experience expected from applicants, as well as additional skills and qualifications needed for this job are listed below.
This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic childcare professional looking to take the next step in their career within a supportive, friendly environment.
The Role As a Room Leader, you will play a key role in supporting childrens development, building strong relationships with families, and leading high-quality practice within the room. You will be a designated key person and will contribute to creating a safe, stimulating, and caring environment for all children.
This is a full-time position, working between 7:30am and 6pm on a rota basis. Due to the rural location, own transport is preferred.
Key Requirements
Minimum Level 3 Early Years / Childcare qualification (essential)
Previous experience working in a nursery or early years setting
A caring, nurturing and professional approach to supporting childrens emotional wellbeing
Ability to lead, support and motivate a team within the room
Key Responsibilities Ensure childrens safety, wellbeing, and safeguarding remain the highest priority
Maintain consistent daily routines
Follow all health, hygiene and safety procedures
Lead the planning and delivery of stimulating indoor and outdoor activities
Oversee Continuous Provision and ensure high-quality learning opportunities
Act as a xsngvjr key person, ensuring effective planning and observation for each child
Support new children during settling-in sessions and manage smooth room transitions
Assist in planning events, Stay & Play sessions, and parent engagement activities
Benefits Ongoing professional development and career progression
Loyalty holiday bonuses
Christmas shutdown
Performance-related incentives
Casual Dress Fridays
Quarterly employee appreciation rewards
Management bonuses
Access to training platforms and further qualifications