29 Nursery Room Leader Jobs in South East

Job Description

Nursery Room Leader | Full-Time | Up to £32,000

Inspire, lead, and make a lasting impact in a nurturing, high-quality early years setting.

Our client is looking for a passionate and experienced Nursery Room Leader to join their dedicated team in a warm and welcoming nursery. This is a full-time opportunity for an enthusiastic early years professional who is ready to take the lead in shaping young minds while supporting a collaborative team of educators.

Located in a beautiful setting with fantastic outdoor play areas, this nursery provides a stimulating and nurturing environment where children are encouraged to explore, learn, and grow—and where staff are supported and celebrated.

As the Nursery Room Leader, you will lead a room, ensuring the highest standards of care, learning, and wellbeing. You’ll manage daily routines, oversee planning and delivery of the EYFS curriculum, and provide support and mentorship to a team of practitioners.

What We're Looking For

• Level 3 qualification in Early Years (or equivalent) – essential
• Proven experience in a similar Room Leader or senior practitioner role
• Strong knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and safeguarding practices
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills
• A nurturing, positive, and professional approach to working with young children
• Current Paediatric First Aid and CPR certification (or willingness to obtain)

Benefits:

• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• Company pension scheme
• Opportunities for career advancement within the organisation

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a room of children aged 0–5, ensuring their safety, happiness, and development
• Plan and deliver an engaging, age-appropriate curriculum in line with the EYFS framework
• Supervise, guide, and inspire a team of early years practitioners
• Build trusted relationships with children, families, and the wider community
• Monitor, assess, and record each child’s progress and development
• Maintain a safe, clean, and inclusive learning environment
• Support safeguarding and uphold all policies and procedures

Reference: WILL243613/DB

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