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Nursery Room Leader

Job description

The Role:

As Room Leader, you'll manage a busy room of early learners, leading your team to deliver an exciting, high-quality curriculum. You'll plan and implement activities that encourage exploration and independence, oversee staff performance, and ensure compliance with EYFS and Ofsted standards. You'll also play a key role in mentoring staff and communicating with parents.

The Setting:

A large, nursery offering high-quality early education and staff development.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and support your team in daily room operations
  • Plan, assess, and evaluate engaging learning experiences
  • Monitor and improve quality and compliance standards
  • Build strong, trusting relationships with parents and staff

Prerequisites:

  • Level 3 (or above) Early Years qualification
  • Proven leadership experience in a nursery setting
  • Strong EYFS, Ofsted, and safeguarding knowledge
  • Excellent mentoring and organisational skills

All candidates who register with Simply Education are required to provide references for the previous 2 years of work, as well as complete an enhanced DBS check. Any interviews we hold will be conducted over a Teams call.