Room Leader – Full Time
Location: Chelmsford
Salary: Up to £14.50 per hour (depending on qualifications and experience)
We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established nursery in Chelmsford for an experienced and passionate Room Leader to join their welcoming and supportive team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Early Years professional who is ready to lead a room, inspire colleagues, and provide outstanding care and education for young children in a nurturing environment.
Working Pattern
- Full-time: 37.5 hours per week
Essential Requirements
- Level 3 qualification in Early Years Childcare (or above) is essential
- Previous experience working within an Early Years setting
- Experience leading or supervising a nursery room is desirable
- Strong knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills
- A genuine passion for delivering exceptional childcare
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the daily running of your designated nursery room, ensuring the highest standards of care and education.
- Support, motivate, and supervise team members, promoting a positive and collaborative working environment.
- Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities in line with the EYFS framework.
- Monitor children's progress through observations and assessments, ensuring individual learning needs are met.
- Build strong, professional relationships with parents and carers, providing regular updates on their child's development.
- Ensure safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery policies are followed at all times.
- Support the development of junior team members through coaching and guidance.
- Maintain a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment where every child can thrive.
Benefits
- Competitive pay of up to £14.50 per hour
- 33 days' annual leave, including bank holidays
- Flexible working options
- Generous childcare discount
- Company pension scheme and life assurance
- Ongoing training and genuine career progression opportunities
- Employee wellbeing programme and 24-hour GP access
- Retail discounts and referral bonus scheme
If you're an experienced Early Years professional looking to take the next step in your career with a supportive employer that values its people, we'd love to hear from you.
