Nursery Room Leader
| Posting date: | 19 February 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 March 2026 |
| Location: | Wellingborough |
| Company: | Willing Care Recruitment Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1464444668 |
Summary
Room Leader – Up to £29,000
Join a nursery rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, with bright, well-resourced rooms and a large outdoor space including a mud kitchen and sand area. Children are given time and space to explore, building confidence and skills, while you lead your room, taking responsibility for staff, routines, planning, and day-to-day care. As Room Leader, you will ensure high-quality practice in your room, supporting both children and staff to thrive.
Before You Apply
- A full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification is required.
- Recent experience leading a room in an EYFS nursery setting is essential.
- This role is not suitable for applicants without hands-on leadership experience in a nursery.
Key Job Details
- Salary up to £29,000 per year (dependent on experience)
- 40 hours per week, full-time
- Permanent contract
- Private day nursery, Early Years sector
- Ofsted rated Good
Why This Role Is Worth Considering
- Leadership role with responsibility for your own room and staff
- Opportunity to shape daily practice and routines
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Pension scheme and healthcare plan
- Discounted childcare
- Access to employee benefits portal
What You’ll Need
- Level 3 Early Years qualification (full and relevant)
- Recent experience leading a room within an EYFS nursery
- Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child development
- Confidence managing staff, routines, and room practice
What You’ll Do
- Lead your room, managing staff, routines, and resources
- Deliver high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS
- Act as a key person, maintaining learning journals and tracking children’s progress
- Plan and adapt activities based on children’s interests and developmental needs
- Ensure health, safety, safeguarding, and hygiene standards are maintained
- Communicate with parents about their child’s development and day-to-day experiences
What Happens After You Apply
Applications will be reviewed against essential criteria. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.
Reference: WILL210290/JR