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Nursery Room Leader

Company:TeacherActive Ltd
Salary:£16.07 to £16.07 an hour
Hours:Full-time
Location:OX1 1LF
Working pattern:On-site
Job type:Permanent
Posting date:15 Oct 2026
Closing date:14 Nov 2026
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Summary

Nursery Room Leader

Location: Oxford

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: £16.07 - (£33,425.60 per annum based on 40 hours)

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Are you a passionate Level 3 qualified Nursery Practitioner ready to take the next step into a leadership role?

Do you have experience supporting the running of a nursery room and want the opportunity to develop your leadership skills?

Would you love a four-day working week, an extra day off and a nursery that genuinely invests in your career progression?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a well-established nursery in Oxford, who are looking to welcome a dedicated

Nursery Room Leader following exciting internal promotions. With a friendly and supportive team, a positive working culture and a genuine commitment to developing their staff, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a setting where your hard work and career ambitions are valued.

The nursery is looking to appoint a

Nursery Room Leader on a full-time, permanent basis, supporting children aged 1-4 years through engaging EYFS activities, creating a safe and nurturing environment and helping to lead the day-to-day running of the room. Working 40 hours per week, you'll have the option to spread your hours across four longer days, giving you an additional day off each week, and previous room leadership support experience is welcomed with full on-the-job training available for the right candidate.

The successful Nursery Room Leader will have:

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    A Level 3 qualification in Childcare / Early Years or above

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    Experience working within a nursery or Early Years setting

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    Previous experience supporting the running of a nursery room, or experience in a leadership role

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    Strong knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage / EYFS framework

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    Excellent communication, organisation and teamwork skills

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    A positive, enthusiastic and nurturing approach to supporting children's learning and development

    In return for the above you can expect to receive:

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      A four-day working week option, completing 40 hours across four longer days

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      An additional day off each week when working the four-day pattern

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      On-the-job leadership training, making this an ideal opportunity for aspiring Room Leaders

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      Genuine career progression opportunities, with a strong culture of internal promotion

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      A friendly and supportive team that values collaboration and staff development

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      A permanent position within a well-established nursery that invests in its people

      Whether you're already working as a Nursery Room Leader or you're an experienced Nursery Practitioner looking for that next step, this could be the perfect opportunity to develop your career in a supportive Early Years environment.

      If you are interested in this position, then click

      APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

      EMAIL:

      callum.nolan@teacheractive.com

      CONTACT NUMBER: 0121 200 3224

       

      About TeacherActive

      TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

      Equal Opportunities Statement

      TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

      Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

      TeacherActive is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Safeguarding is central to our recruitment practices, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All applicants are subject to thorough vetting and safer recruitment checks before being cleared to work.

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