Nursery Room Leader
| Posting date: | 15 January 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 February 2026 |
| Location: | Royal Tunbridge Wells |
| Company: | Willing Care Recruitment Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1454797838 |
Summary
Nursery Room Leader (Level 3) – Tunbridge Wells – Up to £33,500 – Permanent
This nursery is a long-established part of the Tunbridge Wells community, caring for children from three months to five years in a setting designed to feel calm, welcoming, and purposeful. Rooms are spacious and thoughtfully organised, with direct access to extensive outdoor areas and indoor garden spaces used throughout the year.
The role carries full responsibility for leading a room day to day, with clear expectations around consistency, care quality, and professional standards.
Before You Apply
- This role requires recent experience working as a Room Leader in an early years setting.
- A full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification is essential.
- Applicants must be confident leading a room independently and supporting staff practice.
Key Job Details
- Salary: Up to £33,000 per year
- Sector: Early years education and childcare
- Location: Tunbridge Wells
- Ofsted rating: Good
Why This Role Is Worth Considering
- A stable, well-run nursery with clear routines and realistic expectations
- Purpose-designed rooms for babies, toddlers, and pre-school children
- Extensive outdoor provision, including separate areas for different age groups
- Leadership that values consistency, warmth, and thoughtful practice
- Benefits including company pension, wellbeing support, training, monthly incentives, and team events
What You’ll Need
- Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education
- Proven experience as a Room Leader
- Strong understanding of the EYFS and safeguarding requirements
- Confidence leading staff and managing daily room routines
What You’ll Do
- Take full responsibility for the daily running of your room
- Set the tone for calm, nurturing, and organised practice
- Support and guide practitioners to maintain consistent standards
- Plan learning experiences aligned with the EYFS and children’s individual needs
- Monitor development through observation and assessment
- Maintain safeguarding, health, and safety standards across the room
What Happens After You Apply
Applications are reviewed promptly.
Communication is clear and professional throughout.
Shortlisted candidates are contacted directly with next steps.
Reference: WILL199785/JR
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