Nursery Room Lead - Central Lincoln

Location: Central Lincoln (LN1)
Salary: £23,000 - £27,500 per annum, depending on experience
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Permanent / Long-Term with Permanent Opportunity
Hours: 4 or 5 days per week | Shifts between 7:00am - 6:00pm

Are you an experienced Early Years professional ready to take the next step in your career?

Simply Education is recruiting for a Nursery Room Lead to join a well-established nursery in central Lincoln (LN1) from September. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced practitioner who is confident taking responsibility for a room and leading a team.

The role is available on a permanent basis or as a long-term position with the opportunity to become permanent, working 4 or 5 days per week.

About the Role

As Nursery Room Lead, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day running of your allocated room, ensuring children receive high-quality care, learning and support.

Your responsibilities will include:

* Leading and supporting a team of nursery practitioners within your room.
* Creating a safe, stimulating and engaging environment for children.
* Planning and delivering activities that support children's learning and development.
* Ensuring the EYFS framework is embedded throughout the room.
* Completing observations, assessments and maintaining accurate learning records.
* Building positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
* Supporting the development and wellbeing of all children in your care.
* Maintaining high standards of safeguarding, health and safety.
* Acting as a positive role model and supporting less experienced members of the team.
* Helping to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the nursery.

We're Looking For

The successful candidate will ideally:

* Hold a recognised Level 3 Early Years/Nursery qualification.
* Have previous experience working within an Early Years or nursery setting.
* Have experience leading a room or supervising other practitioners.
* Have a strong understanding of the EYFS framework.
* Be confident planning activities and supporting children's individual development.
* Have excellent communication and organisational skills.
* Be proactive, reliable and confident taking responsibility.
* Have a genuine commitment to providing high-quality care and education.

What's on Offer?

* Permanent position or long-term opportunity leading to permanent.
* 4 or 5 days per week.
* A supportive nursery environment.
* Ongoing professional development and CPD opportunities.
* Dedicated support from your Simply Education consultant.

If you're an experienced Level 3 Early Years Practitioner, Room Leader or Nursery Room Lead looking for your next career move in Lincoln, click "Apply" or contact Bianca at Simply Education to find out more.