Room Leader
| Company: | Willing Care Recruitment Limited |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Southampton |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 18 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 18 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Nursery Room Leader – 40 Hours – £30,500
A warm, well-run nursery with cosy learning spaces and a beautiful garden is ready for a confident Nursery Room Leader to take ownership of a room and shape it as their own. This full-time role (40 hours, 8:00am–6:00pm) offers responsibility - leading a small team, setting standards, and creating a calm, engaging space where children thrive every day.
Before You Apply
This role
requires a full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification.
You must have recent experience working within a nursery and be confident leading practice.
This position is
NOT suitable for unqualified applicants.
Key Job Details
£30,500 per year
40 hours per week
Shifts between 8:00am–6:00pm
Full-time, permanent contract
Private day nursery setting
Why This Role Is Worth Considering
Responsibility for your own room with autonomy in daily organisation
Thorough induction and structured handover
Ongoing training and development
Heavily discounted childcare
Day off for your birthday
Long service awards
Wellbeing support programme
Regular team events
What You’ll Need
Full and relevant Level 3 qualification in Early Years
Proven
experience working within a nursery setting
Experience leading or deputising within a room
Strong understanding of EYFS and safeguarding requirements
Confidence managing routines, ratios, and staff performance
Desirable
Paediatric First Aid
What You’ll Do
Lead the day-to-day running of your nursery room
Plan and oversee age-appropriate activities in line with EYFS
Supervise and support room staff, setting clear expectations
Maintain accurate observations and learning records
Ensure safeguarding, health and safety standards are consistently met
Communicate effectively with parents regarding progress and routines
What Happens After You Apply
Suitable applicants will be contacted for a short initial conversation.
Successful candidates will be invited to attend an interview and nursery visit.
Reference: WILL220175/DB