Room Leader

Lakera Early Years Nursery is seeking an experienced, passionate and dedicated Nursery Room Leader to lead a room within our nursery and support the delivery of high-quality care and education for children aged 3 months to 5 years.

We are committed to providing a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment where every child is supported to learn, develop and reach their full potential. The successful candidate will lead their room team, oversee daily activities and routines, and ensure that children receive outstanding care and educational experiences in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory framework.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the room team, ensuring high standards of care, education and professionalism.

• Plan, organise and deliver engaging, age-appropriate learning activities in line with the EYFS.

• Monitor children's learning, development and progress through observations, assessments and planning.

• Ensure children's individual needs are met, including those of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

• Establish warm, responsive relationships that support children's emotional wellbeing, confidence and independence.

• Maintain a safe, stimulating, inclusive and well-organised learning environment.

• Ensure safeguarding, child protection, health and safety and nursery policies are consistently followed.

• Maintain appropriate staff-to-child ratios and support effective staff deployment within the room.

• Support staff induction, guidance, supervision and professional development.

• Build positive relationships with parents and carers, sharing information about children's progress and wellbeing.

• Oversee daily routines, including meals, sleep, nappy changing, toileting and personal care, as appropriate to children's ages.

• Maintain accurate records, including children's observations, assessments, attendance and other required documentation.

• Carry out room checks and support risk assessments to maintain a safe environment.

• Ensure learning resources and equipment are suitable, accessible and well maintained.

• Work collaboratively with the Nursery Manager, Deputy Nursery Manager and other room leaders to maintain consistent standards across the nursery.

• Contribute to quality improvement, inspections and the implementation of nursery policies and procedures.

Essential Requirements and Qualifications

• A full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification or above.

• Previous experience working in a nursery or early years setting.

• Previous room leadership or supervisory experience is desirable.

• Strong knowledge of the EYFS statutory framework and child development.

• A good understanding of safeguarding, child protection and health and safety requirements.

• Ability to plan, implement and evaluate children's learning experiences.

• Strong leadership, communication, organisation and teamwork skills.

• Ability to motivate colleagues and promote high-quality practice.

• Commitment to inclusive practice and meeting the individual needs of children.

• Ability to build positive relationships with parents, carers and colleagues.

• A caring, reliable, proactive and professional approach.

• Willingness to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and all required suitability checks.

• The right to work in the UK.

At Lakera Early Years Nursery, we value our staff and aim to create a supportive and rewarding working environment. Our proposed staff benefits include a birthday gift voucher, an additional day off for your birthday and opportunities for additional annual leave based on length of service.

We aim to recognise staff commitment through long-service rewards and attendance incentives, subject to eligibility and the nursery's policies. Other potential benefits include employee discounts, discounted childcare for eligible staff, a workplace pension scheme, health and wellbeing support, staff recognition and team celebrations.

We are committed to supporting professional development through relevant training, leadership development and opportunities to strengthen early years practice. Our aim is to create a positive working environment where staff feel valued, supported and encouraged to progress in their careers.

All benefits are subject to the nursery's approved policies, eligibility criteria and contractual terms.