Room Leader
| Company: | Willing Care Recruitment Limited |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Norwood |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 27 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 26 Sept 2026 |
Summary
Room Leader – Early Years
Up to £36,000 per year | Full Time | 4 or 5 Days per Week
This purpose-built Early Years setting has been thoughtfully designed to provide high-quality childcare, with age-specific rooms that support children through each stage of their development. The nursery places a particular emphasis on language and communication, creating everyday opportunities for children to express themselves, build their vocabulary and develop confidence in communicating with others.
Outside, children have access to a large garden with plenty of green space, extending learning beyond the nursery rooms and providing opportunities for active play, exploration and discovery.
We're looking for an experienced Room Leader who can bring energy, ideas and strong Early Years practice to this exciting new setting.
What We're Looking For
Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification.
Previous
experience within a nursery or Early Years environment.
Previous
Room Leader, Senior Practitioner or similar leadership experience would be highly desirable.
Strong knowledge of the
EYFS framework and child development.
Good understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
Confidence leading, supporting and motivating practitioners.
An understanding of how Early Years practice can support
speech, language and communication development.
A positive, hands-on approach to leading a room.
What You'll Receive
Up to £36,000 per year
Choice of a 4 or 5-day working pattern
Competitive annual leave package
Discounted childcare
Performance-related bonus scheme
Regular team events
Ongoing training and professional development
Opportunity to develop your leadership career
Company pension scheme
Shape Your Room
Take responsibility for the successful day-to-day running of your room.
Lead by example and support practitioners to deliver consistently high-quality care.
Help create an engaging and welcoming environment from the nursery's early stages.
Plan experiences that encourage conversation, communication and language development.
Ensure the EYFS is delivered effectively and reflects children's individual needs and interests.
Support children's confidence, independence and emotional development.
Observe children's progress and ensure meaningful next steps are identified.
Mentor and support colleagues with their continued development.
Build positive relationships with children and strong partnerships with families.
Work closely with the nursery management team to establish excellent practice across the new setting.
Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health and safety.
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: WILL256205/TH
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