Job Description:

The Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Early Years Room Leader to lead high-quality practice within our [Baby/Toddler&Pre-School] Room.

You will remain hands-on with the children while leading and supporting your room team to provide a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day organisation of your room.
• Deliver high-quality EYFS practice.
• Maintain safe ratios and effective supervision.
• Lead strong key-person practice.
• Coach and support practitioners.
• Maintain excellent safeguarding standards.
• Support SEND and inclusive practice.
• Build positive relationships with parents.
• Maintain accurate children's records.
• Support planning, assessment and continuous improvement.

About You

Essential:

• Level 3+ relevant Early Years qualification.
• Early-years nursery experience.
• Good EYFS and safeguarding knowledge.
• Strong understanding of child development.
• Confidence leading and supporting a team.
• Warm, professional and child-centred approach.

Desirable:

• Room Leader/Senior Practitioner experience.
• Paediatric First Aid.
• SEND experience.

What We Offer

• £14.00 –£15.00 per hour.
• 36 hours per week
• 20 days annual leave.
• Pension
• Training and professional development.
• Clear career progression.

Career pathway:
Room Leader → Third-in-Charge/SENCO → Deputy Manager → Nursery Manager

Apply now with your CV and tell us whether you prefer our Baby, Toddler or Pre-School Room.

Safeguarding: LGDN is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Appropriate safer recruitment, references, qualification, suitability and DBS checks apply.