Nursery Room Leader
| Posting date: | 09 July 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 August 2025 |
| Location: | Guildford |
| Company: | Willing Care Recruitment Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1342972007 |
Summary
Please note that a Level 3 Early Years is required for this role
Nursery Room Leader | From £30,000 | 40 Hours per Week
Our client, a well-established and inclusive early years service, is looking for a confident and compassionate Nursery Room Leader to join their friendly and supportive team. Set in a beautifully equipped, welcoming nursery, this full-time position offers a fantastic opportunity to lead with purpose in a space where every child is celebrated and encouraged to thrive.
Offering a competitive salary starting from £30,000, and a consistent 40-hour work week, this role is ideal for a passionate early years professional ready to step into a leadership role or further develop their expertise.
As a Nursery Room Leader, you will be responsible for managing the day-to-day running of one of the nursery rooms, ensuring a high standard of care and education for the children in your care. You’ll inspire and guide a small team, creating a warm, inclusive atmosphere where curiosity, development, and wellbeing are at the heart of everything you do.
What We’re Looking For
- Level 3 or higher qualification in Early Years (or equivalent).
- Experience working in a nursery or early years setting, ideally with some supervisory or leadership responsibility.
- Strong knowledge of child development and the EYFS framework.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and teamwork skills.
- A genuine passion for early years care and education.
- Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain).
- Paediatric First Aid qualification (or willingness to complete training).
Why Join This Nursery?
Our client offers a warm, values-led working culture and a generous benefits package, including:
- Salary from £30,000, depending on experience
- Medical plan and wellbeing support
- Discounted childcare places
- Long service rewards
- Employee benefits portal with access to high street and online discounts
- Training and career progression opportunities
- Team events and regular staff celebrations
Key Responsibilities
- Lead a team in creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment.
- Plan, deliver, and reflect on age-appropriate activities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
- Promote positive relationships with children and their families, offering regular updates and building trust.
- Support the individual needs of each child, helping them reach their full potential through responsive care and tailored learning.
- Model best practice and provide day-to-day support, guidance, and supervision to team members.
- Ensure that safeguarding, health & safety, and hygiene procedures are followed at all times.
- Foster an inclusive culture where every child and colleague is respected and valued.
Reference: WILL147396/EC
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