Nursery Room Lead


Company:	Warwick Independent Schools Foundation
Salary:	£28,000 to £32,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	CV32 5RD
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	27 Oct 2026
Closing date:	26 Nov 2026

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Summary

Kingsley Explorers Nursery – Leamington Spa

We are seeking founding Nursery Room Leads (Babies, Toddlers, Preschool) to help launch our new all‑year‑round nursery. You will lead practice within your room, delivering high‑quality EYFS provision and setting strong standards from day one.

Salary: Up to £32,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Plus: Join, Stay, Grow Recruitment & Retention Award of up to £1,500

Hours: Full time, all year round (40 hours per week)

Location: The Kingsley School

About You:·

Level 3 Early Years qualification (Level 4/5 desirable)

Experience as a Room Leader or Senior Practitioner

Strong knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding

Organised, professional and committed to high standards

Join, Stay, Grow Award – Up to £1,500

Kingsley Explorers Nursery is investing in building an exceptional Early Years team.

Eligible Room Leads can receive:

£500 on starting employment

£500 after 12 months' service

£500 after 24 months' service

We're looking for passionate practitioners who want to build a long-term career and help establish an outstanding nursery from the very beginning.

Terms and conditions apply.

What We Offer

Competitive salary and pension

Join, Stay, Grow Recruitment & Retention Award of up to £1,500

Free lunch, sandwich or meal whilst at work (where reasonably practicable)

Generous annual leave and staff benefits

Enhanced maternity pay benefits

High‑quality CPD and career development

Opportunity to be part of a new nursery from inception

Should you wish to apply for this role, please click on 'Apply' button and complete both parts of application form and submit.

Closing: Friday 18th December (12 noon), however may close earlier if suitable candidates found. We therefore encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Interviews: Suitable candidates who meet the essential criteria will be invited to interview on a rolling basis.