Room Leader
| Company: | Willing Care Recruitment Limited |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Godalming |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Closing date: | 19 Aug 2026 |
Summary
Room Leader
£32,900 per year | 40 Hours per Week
Looking for a nursery where your leadership is recognised and your ideas can make a real difference?
Join a bright, recently refurbished nursery where every space has been carefully designed to spark curiosity, encourage independence, and support children's natural love of learning. With a strong reputation for quality and a warm, welcoming atmosphere, this Good Ofsted-rated setting offers a calm yet stimulating environment where children are free to explore, play, and grow in confidence. Ideally located near the town centre and train station, it's a fantastic opportunity to take the next step in your early years career.
As a Level 3 Room Leader, you'll play an important role in creating exceptional learning experiences while leading and supporting your room team. Working closely with the management team, you'll help maintain high standards of care and education, ensuring every child feels safe, valued, and inspired to reach their full potential.
What We're Looking For
- Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (or equivalent).
- Previous experience as a Room Leader, Deputy Room Leader, or an experienced Senior Nursery Practitioner ready to progress.
- Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework, safeguarding, and child development.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
- Confidence supporting and mentoring colleagues to deliver outstanding early years practice.
- A positive, proactive approach and a genuine passion for helping children thrive.
What You'll Receive
- Salary of £32,900 per year
- Permanent, full-time contract (40 hours per week)
- Discounted childcare
- Pension scheme
- Christmas closure
- Benefits portal
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Supportive leadership team with genuine opportunities for career progression
Your Role
- Lead the day-to-day running of your room, ensuring consistently high standards of care and education.
- Inspire, support, and mentor your team, creating a positive and collaborative working environment.
- Plan engaging, play-based learning experiences that encourage children's curiosity, confidence, and independence.
- Observe, assess, and support children's individual learning journeys in line with the EYFS framework.
- Build strong, positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
- Create a warm, stimulating environment where every child feels safe, valued, and encouraged to achieve their potential.
- Support the wider management team in maintaining quality standards and promoting continuous improvement.
- Ensure safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery policies are followed at all times.
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: WILL246112/RM
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