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Room Leader

Job details
Posting date: 22 April 2026
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 22 May 2026
Location: Chesham
Company: Willing Care Recruitment Limited
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 1493164569

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Summary

Room Leader – Toddler Room


Up to £32,000 per annum | Full-Time | All Year Round



This vibrant, fun-filled nursery is part of a group of family-run nurseries with a sense of community at its heart. With bright, beautifully designed rooms, dedicated play areas, a vegetable patch, messy play spaces, and plenty of room for little ones to explore and discover.



They are now looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Room Leader to take the helm of their busy Toddler Room and help create magical learning moments for their youngest explorers.



What They Are Looking For



  • Level 3 Early Years qualification or above - essential

  • Experience as a Room Leader or Senior Practitioner within a nursery setting - essential

  • Confident leading a toddler room with a strong understanding of this age group's developmental needs

  • Enthusiastic, creative, and passionate about delivering outstanding early years care

  • A team player who fits naturally into a fun, family-feel environment



What's on Offer



  • Up to £32,000 per annum

  • Health insurance

  • Discounted childcare

  • Company pension scheme

  • On-site parking

  • Wellbeing programme

  • Annual leave increasing with service

  • Part of a supportive, family-run nursery group



Key Responsibilities



  • Leading the Toddler Room, creating a nurturing, stimulating environment where children feel safe to explore and grow

  • Planning and delivering engaging activities across all areas - from messy play to outdoor learning and the vegetable patch

  • Observing and tracking children's development in line with EYFS, sharing progress with families

  • Supporting, mentoring, and motivating your room team on a day-to-day basis

  • Building warm, trusting relationships with children, parents, and colleagues

  • Working closely with the nursery management team to maintain high standards throughout



How to Apply


If you hold a Level 3 or above and have experience as a Room Leader or Senior Practitioner, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply with your up-to-date CV and a member of our team will be in touch.



All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and right-to-work verification.



Reference: WILL227306/JC


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