Room Leader

Are you a passionate Nursery Room Leader looking for a new challenge?

Katey’s Nursery and Preschool, a proud member of the newly established Chalk Nursery Group, is seeking an enthusiastic Room Leader to join our vibrant team. You will be responsible for leading and managing a dedicated team of nursery practitioners, ensuring the highest standards of care and education.

What can we offer you as a Room Leader:

• Up to 28 days holiday a year
• Free smart Katey’s house uniform
• Free daily lunch and drinks
• Ongoing CPD opportunities
• Guidance and support from highly skilled and experienced team members 
• Fun company events
• Cycle to work scheme - discounts on cycles
• Childcare discount
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Flexible hours
• Pal Perks – get paid for staff referrals (both members)

Job role description for Room Leader:

• Lead and manage the room team, ensuring all staff members are supported, motivated, and working collaboratively to deliver high-quality care and education.
• Oversee the planning and implementation of age-appropriate activities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, tailored to meet the individual needs of children.
• Ensure the room environment is safe, clean, and fully compliant with health and safety regulations, conducting regular risk assessments and maintaining staff-to-child ratios.
• Establish strong partnerships with parents and carers, providing regular updates on their child’s development and addressing any concerns in a professional manner.
• Mentor and support team members, providing guidance on best practices and identifying opportunities for their continuous professional development.
• Represent the nursery professionally and attend staff meetings, training, and community events.

As a Room Leader you will have:

• A level 3 or above childcare qualification
• Experience leading or supervising a small team of nursery staff
• Strong planning and organizational abilities
• A passion for children’s education and care, and a commitment to inclusivity
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Enthusiasm to reflect on and constantly improve practice and to lead by example
• An ability to safeguard and protect children
• A flexible and can-do attitude - no two days are ever the same!

Make a difference in children's lives in a fun, nurturing environment. Apply now!

This position is ideal for qualified Nursery Practitioners, Nursery Nurses, and Early Years Educators with experience in leading a small team.

Katey's Nursery & Pre-School is committed to the safeguarding of children, therefore all appointments are subject to receiving an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), as well as appropriate references and undertaking a Paediatric first aid training (provided by the company). Our commitment to safer recruitment practices is reinforced by our adherence to key legislation designed to protect vulnerable individuals.