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EYFS Room Leader

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Posting date: 08 September 2025
Salary: £25,000 to £30,000 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 08 October 2025
Location: CM1
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Teacheractive Limited
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 080920255-8985

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Summary

Job Title: EYFS Room Leader
Location: Chelmsford
Start Date: Immediate Start
Salary: Competitive Salary

Can you…

1️⃣ Capture young minds with your engaging communication style?
2️⃣ Bring a positive, ‘can-do’ attitude every day?
3️⃣ Hold a Level 3 Early Years (or equivalent) qualification?

If so, we’d love to hear from you!

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a 100-place private day nursery in Chelmsford, rated Outstanding by OFSTED. This highly sought-after nursery is well known for its outdoor forest area and its commitment to providing exceptionally high standards of care. The team prides itself on fostering children’s physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development, ensuring they are well-prepared for their exciting transition to primary school.

We are currently seeking a Room Leader to join the toddler room. This is a long-term role with the opportunity to go permanent for the right candidate. The Room Leader will work closely with the Nursery Manager to plan and deliver a programme of engaging, age-appropriate activities, underpinned by a strong understanding of the EYFS curriculum. You will also be responsible for observations, developmental checks, and keeping each child’s learning plan up to date.

The successful Room Leader will have:

  • Level 3 Early Years or equivalent qualification (essential)


  • Minimum 1 year’s nursery or room-leading experience


  • Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework


  • Reliability, adaptability, and a proactive mindset


    In return, you can expect:

    • A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to support your onboarding process


    • Guaranteed Payment Scheme (T&Cs apply)


    • CPD courses and certificates via our My-Progression channel


    • Market-leading rates of pay


    • A Referral Scheme – earn up to £100 when you refer a friend (T&Cs apply)


      All our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured you’re paying the correct level of tax and National Insurance, with no hidden admin charges.

      Email: kyle.bailey@teacheractive.com
      Contact Number: 01245 335 533

      If you’re passionate about early years education and ready to step into a leadership role, click ‘APPLY NOW’ and we’ll be in touch with more details about this exciting opportunity!

      All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.



      Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.



      Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

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

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