As a Room Leader, you will work closely with the senior management team to deliver outstanding care and education within the nursery. You will lead and support a team, ensuring high standards are consistently maintained, while receiving ongoing training and professional development.
Purpose of the Role:
To lead a room effectively, ensuring high-quality childcare, strong team performance, and a safe, engaging environment for children to learn and develop.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead, mentor, and inspire a team to deliver high standards of care and education
Ensure all policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements are followed
Oversee planning and delivery of activities in line with the EYFS framework
Support a child-centred approach to learning, ensuring all children’s needs are met
Communicate effectively with parents, colleagues, and external professionals
Promote and maintain a strong health & safety culture
Take on safeguarding responsibilities, including acting as Designated Safeguarding Lead when required
Support staff development through coaching, mentoring, and training
Contribute to staff planning, rota management, and team development
Assist with day-to-day nursery operations, including hygiene standards and room setup
Build positive relationships with families and support occupancy growth
Key Duties:
Lead and manage the room team, ensuring high performance and engagement
Support staff supervision, development, and performance management
Ensure safe staffing levels and effective deployment of staff
Deliver high-quality early years practice, including for children with additional needs
Carry out observations, assessments, and planning for children’s development
Maintain accurate records and track children’s progress
Ensure safeguarding procedures are followed at all times
Support mealtimes, daily routines, and general nursery duties
Attend staff meetings, training sessions, and professional development activities
Essential Experience:
Previous experience in an early years setting, including leadership responsibilities
Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection
Experience supporting and leading a team
Good communication, organisation, and leadership skills
Experience with observations, planning, and record keeping
Paediatric First Aid (12 hours)
Desirable Experience:
Experience coaching or mentoring staff
Knowledge of regulatory requirements and inspection processes
Experience with staff rota planning and nursery systems
Qualifications:
Level 3 Early Years qualification (essential)
Paediatric First Aid (essential)
Safeguarding/Child Protection training (essential)
Food Hygiene (or willingness to obtain)
Evidence of ongoing professional development
Relevant higher qualification in Early Years (desirable)
Personal Attributes:
Strong leadership and team management skills
Excellent communication (written and verbal)
Passionate about early years education
Organised, proactive, and reliable
Ability to build strong relationships with staff and families
