Early Years Room Leader
| Company: | Shooting Stars Nurseries |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £15.30 to £15.30 an hour |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Birmingham, B30 3QJ |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 7 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 19 Nov 2026 |
Summary
Early Years Room Leader (Level 3 Childcare)
Shooting Stars Nurseries - Kings Norton, B30 3JQ
£15.30 per hour (£31,824 per annum)
Full Time | Permanent | 40 hours per week
Monday to Friday | All-year-round nursery | Closed on Bank Holidays
Lead a Nursery Room. Inspire a Team. Shape Children's Futures.
Are you an experienced Room Leader, Team Leader or Senior Nursery Practitioner looking for your next opportunity?
At Shooting Stars Nurseries Kings Norton, we are looking for a passionate and motivated Early Years Room Leader to join our leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced childcare professional to lead a nursery room, support and develop colleagues, and make a lasting impact on children's learning and development.
As a Room Leader, you will play a key role in maintaining high standards of care and education while creating a positive, engaging environment for children, families and colleagues.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the day-to-day operation of your designated nursery room.
- Create a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment where children can thrive.
- Lead, motivate and support a team of practitioners, apprentices and students.
- Act as a Key Person and build strong relationships with children and families.
- Plan and oversee engaging learning opportunities in line with the EYFS.
- Monitor children's development and support their individual learning journeys.
- Promote inclusive practice and support children with additional needs.
- Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health and safety, and wellbeing.
- Drive continuous improvement and support quality throughout the nursery.
- Work collaboratively with the management team to deliver exceptional childcare and early education.
Requirements
Essential
- Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (or above).
- Previous experience working within a nursery or early years setting.
- Previous experience as a Room Leader, Team Leader, Senior Nursery Practitioner, Third in Charge or similar leadership role.
- Strong knowledge of the EYFS and child development.
- Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills.
- A proactive and positive approach to supporting and developing colleagues.
- Good understanding of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities.
Why Join Shooting Stars Nurseries?
Shooting Stars Nurseries is a group of seven established nursery settings across the Midlands, supported by an experienced Area Management Team and a hands-on company owner who is passionate about delivering exceptional childcare and creating outstanding places to work.
Benefits
- £15.30 per hour (£31,824 per annum)
- Annual salary and benefits reviews
- 50% childcare discount
- Generous annual leave entitlement, increasing with service
- Fully funded training and qualifications
- Career progression opportunities across our nursery group
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Enhanced DBS paid for by us
- Free uniform
- Staff recognition awards and celebrations
- Supportive leadership team and colleagues
- Comfortable staff facilities and break areas
- Flexible working opportunities where possible
About Shooting Stars Kings Norton
Shooting Stars Kings Norton is a welcoming and well-established nursery committed to providing exceptional care and education for children. We invest in our people and offer genuine opportunities for professional development, leadership growth and career progression within our expanding nursery group.
Apply Today
We're actively interviewing and looking to appoint the successful candidate as soon as possible.
If you are an experienced Early Years professional with proven room leadership experience and a passion for delivering outstanding childcare, we'd love to hear from you.
Safeguarding Commitment
Shooting Stars Nurseries is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children . Successful applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, verification of qualifications and right to work, and overseas criminal record checks where applicable. Applicants must disclose any arrests, charges, convictions, cautions, court orders, reprimands, warnings, or other information that may affect their suitability to work with children. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
BenefitsWhy Join Shooting Stars Nurseries?
Shooting Stars Nurseries is a group of seven established nursery settings across the Midlands, supported by an experienced Area Management Team and a hands-on company owner who is passionate about delivering exceptional childcare and creating outstanding places to work.
Benefits
- £15.30 per hour (£31,824 per annum)
- Annual salary and benefits reviews
- 50% childcare discount
- Generous annual leave entitlement, increasing with service
- Fully funded training and qualifications
- Career progression opportunities across our nursery group
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Enhanced DBS paid for by us
- Free uniform
- Staff recognition awards and celebrations
- Supportive leadership team and colleagues
- Comfortable staff facilities and break areas
- Flexible working opportunities where possible
Vacancy Reference: KN RL 06.10.26
Posted via: eyrecruit
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