Room Leader
| Company: | Willing Care Recruitment Limited |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Rickmansworth |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 14 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 14 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Room Leader – Pre-Toddler Room
£32,200 per year | Level 3
The pre-toddler stage is full of change – first steps become confident movement, communication begins to flourish and curiosity seems to grow by the day.
This spacious, purpose-built nursery provides an exciting environment for children to develop through these important early milestones. Bright base rooms, large open-plan spaces and a fantastic garden give children the freedom to move, explore and discover, with excellent indoor and outdoor facilities supporting learning throughout the day.
As Pre-Toddler Room Leader, you’ll lead a nurturing room where children are beginning to become more independent, supporting your team to provide the consistency, encouragement and engaging experiences they need during this important transition.
What We’re Looking For
A
full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification or above
Previous experience within a nursery or Early Years setting
Experience working with
babies, pre-toddlers or younger children would be highly beneficial
Room Leader, Senior Practitioner or similar leadership experience would be advantageous
Strong understanding of the
EYFS and early child development
Confidence leading, supporting and motivating a room team
Strong safeguarding and child protection knowledge
Good communication skills with families and colleagues
What You’ll Receive
£32,200 per year
Competitive annual leave
Life assurance
Paid enhanced DBS check
Wellbeing programme
Training and development opportunities
Benefits portal
Long service awards
Leading the Pre-Toddler Room
Take responsibility for the day-to-day running of your room
Lead and support practitioners to deliver consistently high-quality care
Create experiences that encourage movement, communication, curiosity and growing independence
Respond to children's individual routines, interests and developmental stages
Observe children's progress and plan meaningful next steps
Make full use of the nursery's open-plan rooms and outdoor spaces
Support children as they develop confidence exploring their environment
Create a calm, stimulating and age-appropriate room
Build trusting relationships with parents and carers
Guide and develop practitioners within your team
Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health and safety, and wellbeing
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: WILL260382/SM
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