Room Leader
| Company: | Willing Care Recruitment Limited |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Guildford |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 22 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 22 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Nursery Room Leader |
Up to £29,500 | 40 Hours per Week
Our client, a well-established and inclusive early years service, is looking for a confident and compassionate Nursery Room Leader to join their friendly and supportive team. Set in a beautifully equipped, welcoming nursery, this full-time position offers a fantastic opportunity to lead with purpose in a space where every child is celebrated and encouraged to thrive.
Offering a competitive salary and a consistent 40-hour work week, this role is ideal for a passionate early years professional ready to step into a leadership role or further develop their expertise.
As a Nursery Room Leader, you will be responsible for managing the day-to-day running of one of the nursery rooms, ensuring a high standard of care and education for the children in your care. You’ll inspire and guide a small team, creating a warm, inclusive atmosphere where curiosity, development, and wellbeing are at the heart of everything you do.
What We’re Looking For
Level 3 or higher qualification in
Early Years (or equivalent).
Experience working in a nursery or early years setting, ideally with some supervisory or leadership responsibility.
Strong knowledge of child development and the EYFS framework.
Excellent communication, leadership, and teamwork skills.
A genuine passion for early years care and education.
Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain).
Paediatric First Aid qualification (or willingness to complete training).
Why Join This Nursery?
Our client offers a warm, values-led working culture and a generous benefits package, including:
Medical plan and wellbeing support
Discounted childcare places
Long service rewards
Employee benefits portal with access to high street and online discounts
Training and career progression opportunities
Team events and regular staff celebrations
Key Responsibilities
Lead a team in creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment.
Plan, deliver, and reflect on age-appropriate activities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
Promote positive relationships with children and their families, offering regular updates and building trust.
Support the individual needs of each child, helping them reach their full potential through responsive care and tailored learning.
Model best practice and provide day-to-day support, guidance, and supervision to team members.
Ensure that safeguarding, health & safety, and hygiene procedures are followed at all times.
Foster an inclusive culture where every child and colleague is respected and valued.
All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check, verification of the right to work in the UK and any other pre-employment checks required for the role.
Reference: WILL262106/DB