Early Years Room Leader

Early Years Room Leaders required for a large friendly Nursery in Gosport. The Nursery can take up to 145 Children from 6 months to 5 years. The Room Leader position is an exciting role for someone who is passionate about childcare and working with a team to ensure the delivery of high-quality early years education.

We can also offer Full time or part time hours. Part time hours being 7am to 1pm or 1pm to 6pm.

Salary Information

Room Leader

• £14.32 per hour
• Approx. £29,786 per annum (40 hours)
• Approx. £18,616 - £22,339 per annum (25-30 hours)

Job Purpose

• To lead the day-to-day operation of a designated nursery room, ensuring the delivery of high-quality early years education and care in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• The Room Leader is responsible for ensuring a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment that supports children's development, while providing effective leadership and support to colleagues and maintaining compliance with safeguarding, health and safety, and statutory requirements.

Leadership and Team Management

• Lead, support, and motivate staff within the room to maintain high standards of care and education.
• Organise staff deployment effectively to meet statutory ratios and operational needs.
• Support the induction, supervision, and ongoing development of staff, including identifying training needs (in partnership with the Nursery Manager).
• Promote effective communication, teamwork, and a positive working culture.
• Act as a role model, demonstrating professionalism and best practice at all times.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• A full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (as defined by the Department for Education and meeting EYFS requirements)
• Experience working in an early years setting
• Knowledge of the EYFS framework and child development
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures
• Awareness of inclusive practice and SEND support Desirable
• Previous experience in a leadership or supervisory role
• Additional training in safeguarding, SEND, or early years leadership

For further information or an informal chat please contact Katie on 01189 485555 Thank you!