Room Leader
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 07 Hydref 2025 |
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| Cyflog: | £14.60 yr awr |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 06 Tachwedd 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV3 9PE |
| Cwmni: | Shooting Stars Nurseries |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | am9iLTE0NTphcHAtNzg= |
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Room Leader – Brand-New Nursery Opening January 2026 in Tettenhall!
Shooting Stars Nurseries – Tettenhall, WV3 9PE
Salary: £14.60 per hour, plus benefits
Job Type: Full-time
Contract: Monday to Friday | 40 hours/week | Shifts between 7:30am–6:00pm
Start Date: January 2026
About the Role
Are you an experienced early years professional with a passion for leadership and team development? Shooting Stars Nurseries is excited to be opening a brand-new, fully refurbished nursery in Tettenhall — and we’re looking for dedicated Room Leaders to help shape it from the very beginning!
This is a unique opportunity to be part of something special — play a key role in building a strong, collaborative team culture, leading a base room team to create a nurturing, high-quality environment for children, families, and staff from the ground up.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a base room team to deliver high-quality care and education
- Collaborate with the Nursery Manager and wider team to continuously improve practice
- Plan and implement engaging activities using the EYFS framework
- Support staff development through mentoring and reflective practice
- Ensure safeguarding, health & safety, and food safety standards are met
- Build strong relationships with children, families, and external professionals
- Support & contribute to recruitment, inductions, and team development
- Promote a positive and inclusive nursery culture
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking a confident, caring, and proactive leader who is ready to take on a new challenge. Ideally, you’ll bring:
- A full and relevant Early Years Level 3 qualification (or higher)
- Post-qualifying experience in a private day nursery setting
- Strong leadership and team motivation skills
- A passion for creating and developing a new team culture
- Excellent organisational, communication, and safeguarding skills
- A flexible, professional, and positive attitude
Desirable:
- Previous team leader/supervisory experience
- Experience of Ofsted inspections
- Experience working with children with SEN
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team
- Help shape a brand-new nursery from the ground up
- Career progression and professional development opportunities
- Make a lasting impact on children’s early learning experiences
Recruitment Process
We will be reviewing applications as they are received.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a Recruitment Assessment Day on Saturday 1st November 2025.
This is a fantastic opportunity to meet the team, experience our values in action, and showcase your skills in a supportive and engaging environment.
Safeguarding Commitment
Shooting Stars Nurseries is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All roles involve working with children and require an enhanced DBS check. You must declare any convictions, including those considered 'spent' under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Apply today and be part of something special from the very beginning!
Benefits
Benefits include:
- Flexible employment contracts to support work-life balance
- Competitive pay + annual pay & benefits review
- 50% childcare discount
- Paid holiday increasing with service
- Funded training, CPD & career progression across 6 local nurseries
- Mental Health First Aid, EAP & Team Voice feedback sessions
- Free uniform, DBS check & dedicated team break room with snacks
- Monthly GEM Awards, team socials & annual recognition events
Vacancy Reference: RL TT 06.10.25
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