New Job Opening: Room Leader in Partou Smileys Day Nursery & Pre-School

Job Description

Room Leader (Level 3)

£29,400 per year | Full Time | Permanent

Creating an exceptional room takes more than organisation - it takes someone who can inspire a team, build meaningful relationships with children and families, and create an environment where every child feels confident to explore, learn, and grow.

This welcoming nursery specialises in delivering high-quality early years education and childcare, offering a calm, nurturing setting where children feel safe, supported, and encouraged to become independent learners.

Outdoor learning is a key part of the nursery's approach. Each age group has access to its own dedicated garden space, with free-flow access allowing children to move between indoor and outdoor environments throughout the day. Time spent outdoors is seen as an essential part of children's development, encouraging exploration, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning.

As Room Leader, you'll lead by example, supporting your team to deliver exceptional care and education while creating inspiring experiences for every child.

What We're Looking For

• Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (or equivalent).


• Previous experience as a Room Leader, Senior Nursery Practitioner, or an experienced practitioner ready to step into a leadership role.


• Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework and safeguarding requirements.


• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.


• Experience supporting and mentoring colleagues.


• A positive, child-centred approach with a genuine passion for early years education.

What You'll Receive

• £29,400 per year


• Discounted childcare


• Pension scheme


• Day off on your birthday


• Competitive annual leave


• Enhanced parental leave


• Benefits portal


• Ongoing training and professional development


• Opportunity to work in a beautifully designed nursery with a strong focus on outdoor learning

Your Role

• Lead the day-to-day running of your room, ensuring outstanding standards of care and education.


• Support, coach, and motivate your team to deliver high-quality early years practice.


• Plan engaging activities that promote children's learning, creativity, and development.


• Observe, assess, and monitor children's progress in line with the EYFS framework.


• Build strong relationships with children, families, and colleagues.


• Make full use of the nursery's calming indoor environments and dedicated outdoor spaces to create exciting learning opportunities.


• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery practice.


• Work closely with the management team to continuously enhance the quality of the nursery.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements, including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and verification of the right to work in the UK, in line with safeguarding responsibilities.

Reference: WILL238459/AZ