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Nursery Room Leader

Job details
Posting date: 27 January 2026
Salary: £14.96 to £16.00 per hour
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 26 February 2026
Location: Potters Bar, Hertfordshire
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Caring People Ltd
Job type: Permanent
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Summary

Nursery Room Leader – Potters Bar

FULL TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE!!!

We have a new position open for a Room Leader to join a dynamic team at a thriving nursery in Potters Bar.

The nursery is open 51 weeks per year Monday to Friday 7.30AM - 6.30PM, closing 1 week between Christmas and New Year

Located on the high street few minutes’ walk from the bus station and 20 minutes’ walk from Potters Bar railway station.

As a Room Leader you work directly with the Third in Charge Deputy Manager, Nursery Manager and Nursery Director to provide outstanding care and education in the nursery, whilst you will receive exceptional support, training, and mentoring

The nursery is an attractive place for early-years professionals. We’re proud of our beautiful outdoor space, the wonderful families we cater for in the local community, and our warm, welcoming staff team that genuinely feels like a small family

What We Offer:

£14.96 to £16.00 per hour depending on experience and qualifications
Full time
HOLIDAYS 28 days including UK bank holidays
Pension and employee perks
Key Qualifications and Requirements:

Minimum Level 3 childcare qualification
Experience in a nursery setting
12 hours paediatric first aid (essential)
Food Hygiene or equivalent training and compliance in food management (this can be completed as part of Induction)
Relevant safeguarding/child protection on training undertaken and a willingness to update training regularly (essential)
Evidence of continuous professional development
Key Responsibilities

Lead mentor and inspire a team to deliver the highest care and educations standards and support.
Ensuring internal policies and procedures and legislation from governing bodies are adhered to and team members can demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of Policies and Procedures.
Lead and support the nursery curriculum to ensure a child-centred approach to operating all aspects of the nursery and ensure the observation and planning process meets the needs of all children.
Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication with all stakeholders of the nursery and wider community including parent’s professionals and colleagues.
Support and manage health and safety policies and procedures and continuously demonstrate, monitor, and improve the practices and behaviors that underpin a high performing safety culture
When required, be the Designated Safeguarding Lead at the nursery
To lead by example and drive the culture of Safeguarding Children and promoting professional staff behavior.
In collaboration with Nursery Manager and Deputy Manager contribute to succession planning, identification and delivery of relevant training, and additional requirements for personal development plans including coaching and mentoring for all staff you are leading.
Working as part of a larger team to ensure all essential day to day tasks are completed in line with the nursery demands i.e.. Hygiene standards and room preparation.
Promote the nursery to current parents and potential customers to support the retention and ongoing occupancy growth
Engage with the Local Authority and understand the referral processes when necessary to engage with professionals to make a child referral.
Continuation of personal professional development to ensure your knowledge and skills are up to date, full, and relevant to the role of leading teams as a room leader.

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