Nursery Room Leader

The Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Early Years Room Leader to lead high-quality practice within our [Baby/Toddler&Pre-School] Room.

You will remain hands-on with the children while leading and supporting your room team to provide a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead the day-to-day organisation of your room.

* Deliver high-quality EYFS practice.

* Maintain safe ratios and effective supervision.

* Lead strong key-person practice.

* Coach and support practitioners.

* Maintain excellent safeguarding standards.

* Support SEND and inclusive practice.

* Build positive relationships with parents.

* Maintain accurate children's records.

* Support planning, assessment and continuous improvement.

About You

Essential:

* Level 3+ relevant Early Years qualification.

* Early-years nursery experience.

* Good EYFS and safeguarding knowledge.

* Strong understanding of child development.

* Confidence leading and supporting a team.

* Warm, professional and child-centred approach.

Desirable:

* Room Leader/Senior Practitioner experience.

* Paediatric First Aid.

* SEND experience.

What We Offer

* £14.00 –£15.00 per hour.

* 36 hours per week

* 20 days annual leave.

* Pension

* Training and professional development.

* Clear career progression.

Career pathway:
Room Leader → Third-in-Charge/SENCO → Deputy Manager → Nursery Manager

Apply now with your CV and tell us whether you prefer our Baby, Toddler or Pre-School Room.

Safeguarding: LGDN is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Appropriate safer recruitment, references, qualification, suitability and DBS checks apply
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed