Room Leader


Company:	Willing Care Recruitment Limited
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Stanmore
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	14 Sept 2026
Closing date:	14 Oct 2026

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Summary

Room Leader – Toddler Room

£32,200 per year | Level 3 | Full Time | Good Ofsted

Toddlers are constantly testing what they can do – finding new words, developing independence and becoming more confident exploring the world around them.

Good Ofsted-rated nursery provides an excellent environment for that stage of development, with large, open-plan rooms and fantastic outdoor facilities giving children plenty of space to play, explore and learn. The setting is designed to encourage movement, discovery and choice, allowing children to develop new skills through meaningful everyday experiences.

As Toddler Room Leader, you’ll take ownership of the room and lead your team in creating a nurturing, stimulating environment that responds to the changing needs of this busy and exciting age group.

What We’re Looking For

full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification or above

Previous experience working within a nursery or Early Years setting

Strong experience working with

toddlers would be highly beneficial

Room Leader, Senior Practitioner or similar leadership experience would be advantageous

Strong knowledge of the

EYFS and child development

Good understanding of the developmental needs of children within the toddler age group

Confidence leading, supporting and motivating practitioners

Strong safeguarding and child protection knowledge

Good communication skills with families and colleagues

Leading the Toddler Room

Take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the toddler room

Lead and support practitioners to deliver consistently high-quality care and education

Create experiences that encourage language, independence, movement and curiosity

Plan around children's individual interests, development and next steps

Make full use of the nursery's open-plan rooms and outdoor facilities

Encourage children to explore, experiment and learn through play

Support children's emotional development and growing confidence

Maintain a stimulating, organised and age-appropriate room environment

Build strong relationships with parents and carers

Support and develop practitioners through positive leadership and guidance

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: WILL260349/SM

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