Room Leader
| Company: | Willing Care Recruitment Limited |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Amersham |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 24 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 24 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Room Leader – Level 3
£31,500 per year | 40 Hours per Week | Full Time
A thoughtfully designed environment can make a real difference to how children play, explore and develop – and this nursery gives its practitioners plenty to work with.
Refurbished to a high standard, the setting has spacious rooms filled with natural resources, creating a warm and fun environment. Outside, a large and well-equipped garden offers mud kitchens, play areas and plenty of space to move, helping children build physical confidence while enjoying the outdoors every day.
As Room Leader, you’ll take ownership of your room, supporting your team to turn these environments into meaningful learning experiences while maintaining consistently high standards of care.
What We’re Looking For
A
full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification or above
Previous experience within an Early Years setting
Room Leader, Deputy Room Leader or senior practitioner experience would be beneficial
Strong knowledge of the
EYFS, safeguarding and child development
Confidence leading and supporting a team of practitioners
Experience with observations, planning and assessment
An understanding of how to create engaging,
play-led learning opportunities
Strong organisation and communication skills
A warm, positive and supportive approach
What You’ll Receive
£31,500 per year
Discounted childcare
Competitive pension scheme
Your birthday off
Enhanced parental leave
Wellbeing programme
Employee benefits portal
Taking the Lead in Your Room
Take responsibility for the smooth day-to-day running of your room
Lead and support practitioners to deliver high-quality Early Years care and education
Plan experiences around children's interests, development and next steps
Make creative use of the nursery's natural resources and outdoor environment
Encourage children to develop independence, confidence and curiosity
Maintain high standards across safeguarding, health and safety and nursery procedures
Oversee observations, assessments and development records
Ensure appropriate staffing and ratios are maintained
Build positive relationships with parents and families
Create a room where children feel secure, engaged and excited to learn
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: WILL261443/DB