Toddler Room Leader - Shiregreen - £28,300 -£29,300

40 hours per week

We are looking for a compassionate, organised, and experienced Room Leader to join our nursery team. The Room Leader will champion high-quality, play-based early years practice, lead a room of children and practitioners, and ensure every child receives nurturing care and stimulating learning experiences that support their development and wellbeing.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide strong, positive leadership for your room, modelling excellent practice and creating a warm, inclusive environment where children feel safe and supported.

• Plan, deliver and evaluate engaging, child-led learning opportunities that reflect individual needs, interests and stages of development.

• Support and coach your team, fostering professional development, collaboration and reflective practice.

• Build meaningful relationships with children and families, communicating effectively and involving families in their child’s learning and progress.

• Observe, assess and maintain accurate records of children’s development in line with nursery policies and statutory guidance.

• Ensure the room is well-resourced, organised and provides a stimulating indoor and outdoor environment that promotes independence and wellbeing.

• Promote and maintain the highest standards of safeguarding, health, safety and hygiene at all times.

• Contribute to planning across the nursery and take part in whole-setting initiatives to support continuous improvement.

Key Qualities We’re Looking For:

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and develop a team.

• High emotional intelligence and an empathetic approach to children, families and colleagues.

• Creativity and initiative in designing engaging learning experiences.

• Organisational skills and attention to detail, particularly around planning, record keeping and room management.

• A commitment to inclusive practice and adapting approaches to meet individual needs.

• Passion for sustainability and encouraging eco-friendly practices where possible.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Level 3 Early Years qualification (or equivalent) is required.

• Proven experience working in an early years setting, with experience in a supervisory or leadership role preferred.

• A willingness to work flexible hours as required to meet the needs of the setting.

• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to undertake one) and two satisfactory references required upon offer of employment.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• A supportive, friendly team that values wellbeing and professional growth.

• Opportunities for ongoing training and development, plus regular team meetings to share practice.

• Paid breaks and access to staff wellbeing support.

• Discounted childcare and on-site parking where available.

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about early childhood education, enjoy leading teams and creating nurturing, creative environments for children, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV and a short covering statement outlining why you’re right for this Room Leader role.

Join us and help shape a positive, child-centred setting where every child can thrive.

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