Room Leader

Early Years Room Leader – Pre‑Toddler

Shooting Stars Nurseries – Bromsgrove (B61 0AE)
£15.30 per hour (£31,824 per annum)
Full Time – 40 hours per week | Permanent

Monday–Friday | 7:30am–6:00pm
All-year-round setting | Closed on bank holidays

Lead a High-Quality Early Years Environment

Are you an experienced Room Leader, Senior Nursery Practitioner, or aspiring leader ready to take the next step?

Shooting Stars Nurseries in Bromsgrove is seeking a confident and passionate Pre‑Toddler Room Leader to lead a well-established room and deliver outstanding care and learning during one of the most important stages of development.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape practice, lead a team, and make a real impact in a supportive, well-resourced nursery with strong leadership and a clear focus on quality.

Your Role as Room Leader

As a key member of our leadership team, you will:

• Lead the day-to-day running of the Pre‑Toddler room, ensuring high standards at all times
• Inspire, support and develop a team of practitioners, apprentices and students
• Act as a Key Person, building strong partnerships with parents and carers
• Plan and oversee engaging EYFS-led activities tailored to under 2s development
• Support children’s emotional wellbeing, communication and early development milestones
• Maintain excellent standards in safeguarding, health & safety and compliance
• Drive continuous improvement, reflective practice and Ofsted readiness

What We’re Looking For

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• A Level 3 (or above) Early Years qualification (full and relevant)
• Strong experience within a nursery or early years setting
• Previous experience as a Room Leader or Senior Practitioner
• Excellent knowledge of the EYFS, safeguarding and child development
• Experience supporting inclusive practice and SEND
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop a team
• A calm, organised and professional approach with a genuine passion for early years

Why Join Shooting Stars Nurseries?

We value and invest in our experienced practitioners, offering:

• Competitive salary with annual reviews
• Generous holiday allowance (increasing with service)
• 50% childcare discount
• Funded training, CPD and clear career progression opportunities
• Supportive leadership and a positive team culture
• Mental Health First Aiders and 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• Free uniform and enhanced DBS provided
• Staff recognition through monthly awards and annual celebrations
• Comfortable staff facilities and dedicated break areas

Safeguarding Commitment

Shooting Stars Nurseries is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All roles involve working directly with children and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must declare all convictions, including those considered ‘spent’. Employment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Why Join Shooting Stars Nurseries?

We value and invest in our experienced practitioners, offering:

• Competitive salary with annual reviews
• Generous holiday allowance (increasing with service)
• 50% childcare discount
• Funded training, CPD and clear career progression opportunities
• Supportive leadership and a positive team culture
• Mental Health First Aiders and 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• Free uniform and enhanced DBS provided
• Staff recognition through monthly awards and annual celebrations
• Comfortable staff facilities and dedicated break areas