25 nursery lead practitioner jobs found

ROOM LEADER JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Room Leader Location: The Redbrick Day Nursery Responsible to: Nursery Manager and Deputy Manager Responsible for: Early Years Practitioners, Nursery Assistants, Apprentices and students allocated to the room Hours: As stated in the individual contract of employment Main Purpose of the Role To lead and manage the day-to-day operation of an allocated nursery room, ensuring that children receive consistently high-quality care, learning and development opportunities. The Room Leader will provide clear leadership to the room team, maintain a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment and ensure that practice meets the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage, Ofsted, safeguarding legislation and nursery policies and procedures. The Room Leader will act as a positive role model, support staff development and ensure that every child is given opportunities to become a confident, independent and motivated learner....

Rosedene’s mission is to provide the most enriching learning opportunities , within a nurturing environment , for our children to be kind, curious and confident, ready to shape the world. We’re a small family business, established for over 30 years and we’re proud of the high-quality experiences we offer across our 11 nurseries in the North of England. This is only made possible by our exceptional nursery teams. Our children & families are at the heart of everything we do. We are looking to recruit a trustworthy and passionate person who is ready to make a difference. Rosedene are recognised as pioneers in the early years industry, constantly innovating our childcare experiences, and we need curious thinkers to help us in our journey. Are you passionate about supporting and nurturing children during their early years? Do you believe in outdoor learning environments, child-led learning and ready to join a motivated and high performing nursery team?...

Rosedene’s mission is to provide the most enriching learning opportunities , within a nurturing environment , for our children to be kind, curious and confident, ready to shape the world. We’re a small family business, established for over 30 years and we’re proud of the high-quality experiences we offer across our 11 nurseries in the North of England. This is only made possible by our exceptional nursery teams. Our children & families are at the heart of everything we do. We are looking to recruit a trustworthy and passionate person who is ready to make a difference. Rosedene are recognised as pioneers in the early years industry, constantly innovating our childcare experiences, and we need curious thinkers to help us in our journey. Are you passionate about supporting and nurturing children during their early years? Do you believe in outdoor learning environments, child-led learning and ready to join a motivated and high performing nursery team?...

At Caring Kindergartens, children are at the heart of everything we do, so we are currently looking for individuals to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in. From a fairy godmother one day to firefighter the next, no two days are ever the same.  For this role, you will need a Level 3 qualification in childcare, be dedicated to your career progression and have the understanding that all children are unique and how their achievements should be celebrated whilst they are made to feel cherished and well cared for. Duties To lead a team and act as key worker for a group of children –observing, recording and assessing their progress and development through the use of observations supported with photographic evidence; To develop high quality interactions with children, to build on and extend their thinking and learning; To plan, prepare and deliver a wide range of play experiences that promotes children’s physical, intellectual and emotional development;...

Senior Nursery Practitioner & Level 3 Nursery Practitioner Opportunities Shooting Stars Nursery Kings Norton, Birmingham (B30 3QJ) Senior Nursery Practitioner - £14.60 per hour Level 3 Nursery Practitioner / Nursery Nurse - £14.10 per hour Full Time | 40 Hours Per Week Part Time Considered Monday to Friday | All Year Round | Bank Holidays Off 50% Childcare Discount Grow Your Early Years Career with Shooting Stars Are you a passionate Level 3 qualified Early Years Practitioner looking for your next opportunity? Whether you're an experienced practitioner ready to take the next step into a more senior role, or you're looking to continue developing your career within a supportive and nurturing environment, we'd love to hear from you. We're currently recruiting for both a Senior Nursery Practitioner (£14.60 per hour) and a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner (£14.10 per hour) to join our friendly team at Shooting Stars Kings Norton . With...

Are you an experienced Room Leader or looking to take the next step in your early years career? We are looking for a Preschool Room Leader to join the team in a permanent role at this wonderful nursery in Hampstead, NW London! This is an excellent opportunity either for an already experienced Room Leader or for an Early Years Practitioner with some experience taking on Room Lead responsibilities. You will be supported by a lovely management team who truly care about every member of staff, and will be part of a friendly and welcoming team. There are often team social and team building events! As Preschool Room Leader, you will: Plan, prepare and deliver activities to suit each individual child's stage of development and interests  Feed into appraisals, target setting and nursery operations as deemed appropriate by the manager Support new team members through inductions in partnership with the manager Ensure room checks and outdoor checks are conducted in line with...

Acting Room Leader – Babies, 0-2 years Colourbox Montessori School Barrow, Suffolk At Colourbox Montessori School, we know that the  very beginning matters most. Our Nest, Baby Room is a place of  calm, connection, and curiosity,  where every interaction shapes a child’s sense of trust, security, and belonging. We are looking for a  Level 3 Qualified Nursery Practitioner  to support the leadership of our baby room. Someone who is not only nurturing and attentive, but  confident, organised, and ready to lead by example. The Role As Acting Room Leader, you will play a key role in ensuring the  highest standards of care and practice  for our youngest children, as you develop into the role permanently. You will: Support the team in the  day-to-day running  of the room Take shared responsibility for  planning, routines, and environment set-up Lead by example in delivering  responsive, attentive care  to young children Build strong,...

Senior Practitioner Acorn Early Years – Westcroft, Milton Keynes  If you are offered a Senior EYP role, you will receive a £1000 recruitment bonus after successfully completing your 3 month probation period. Acorn Early Years is seeking an experienced, confident and passionate Senior Practitioner to join the leadership team at Westcroft . This role is ideal for an early years professional who is ready to take on additional responsibility, support staff development and help drive high‑quality practice across the nursery while remaining hands‑on with children. Our day nursery is situated in the Westcroft District Centre and is adjacent to our Training Centre where we host training for our staff and other early years professionals. The nursery has 3 outdoor play areas, giving children the opportunity to free-flow indorrs and outdoors to access a full range of activities.   The nursery offers full and part-time care for up to 92 children from the age...

Level 5   Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship, Room Leader – Maybury Montessori Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship at Maybury Montessori, Woking. Requirements; A Level 3 Childcare qualification is essential  Previous Room Leader experience is essential First Aid is essential You must be able to gain a clear DBS Have GCSE grades A*-C or 4-9 in Maths and English, or equivalent  At Maybury Montessori we care for children from 6 months to 5 years old As a small, family-run nursery, we’re proud to maintain close, caring relationships with all our children and families. We tailor our approach to every child, celebrating their individuality and encouraging curiosity, imagination, and joy in learning. Our ultimate goal is to prepare children not just for school, but for life. Transitions between...

Senior Practitioner / Third in Charge   If you are offered a Senior EYP role, you will receive a £1000 recruitment bonus after successfully completing your 3 month probation period.   Acorn Early Years – Wolverton Mill Acorn Early Years is seeking an experienced, passionate and confident Senior Practitioner / Third in Charge to join our leadership team at Wolverton Mill Nursery . This is an exciting opportunity for an accomplished early years professional who is ready to take the next step in leadership while remaining hands‑on with high‑quality practice. Acorn Wolverton Mill provides high quality, affordable childcare and early years education for the local community.  The building is purpose built with four spacious play areas indoors, with direct access to four play areas which allows the children to free-flow continuously. We have active CCTV in place throughout the nursery to help maintain a safe and secure environment for your child....

Welcome to Daisy Fays At Daisy Fays, we are more than a nursery — we are a family built on care, passion, and purpose. Founded by parents, we have grown into a trusted childcare provider across Cornwall. Our unique, farm-inspired environments encourage children to explore, learn, and thrive. What We Offer Pay above National Living Wage Annual salary reviews Discounted childcare Funded CPD and career progression Pension scheme Flexible working options Employee benefits and discounts Generous holiday allowance Team events and wellbeing support Your Role Lead and inspire your team to deliver high-quality care and engaging learning experiences Plan and implement creative, stimulating activities tailored to toddlers’ development Support children at a key stage of curiosity, independence, and exploration Create a safe, welcoming, and stimulating environment indoors and outdoors Build...

Level 5  Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship – Little Beans Garland (Term Time Only) Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship at Little Beans Garland as a Pre-School Team Leader . Requirements; A Level 3 Childcare qualification is essential  Experience of being a room leader is essential You must be able to gain a clear DBS and  two satisfactory references Must have GCSE grades A*-C or 4-9 in Maths and English, or equivalent  Little Beans Garland was designed with a specific vision by the two owners with learning and the environment at the very heart of their project - Little Beans Garland. Every inch designed and set out to maximise free flow and play opportunities for all our Little Beans. Little Beans Garland is situated in a purpose built building that offers a large, spacious room with high...

Senior Practitioner Acorn Early Years – Cold Harbour - Bletchley   If you are offered a Senior EYP role, you will receive a £1000 recruitment bonus after successfully completing your 3 month probation period. Acorn Early Years is seeking an experienced, confident and passionate Senior Practitioner to join the leadership team at Cold Harbour . This role is ideal for an early years professional who is ready to take on additional responsibility, support staff development and help drive high‑quality practice across the nursery while remaining hands‑on with children.     Our day nursery is adjoined to an outdoor learning centre that builds on our popular Forest School provision and reputation for Forest School training. One of our key priorities is outdoor play and learning, which is clearly evident at Cold Harbour, where the outdoor environment and play area are available to the children all day, every day.   The nursery offers full and...

Level 5  Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship – Baby Room Leader -  Little Petals Day Nursery Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship as a Baby Room Leader at Little Petals Day Nursery, Sonning Common . We opened our doors for the first time in March 2025, our newly opened setting in the beautiful village of Sonning Common cares for children from as young as 3 months to preschoolers ( 3 months – 5yrs ). We are open all year round from 7.30 am till 6.00 pm. We understand that your child is the most important creation to you and therefore we aim to deliver the best possible care and play experiences for your child. With a view to maintain the important routines you've worked so hard to achieve and working closely with parents, carers and those involved in the child's home life. We Have 2 rooms over 2 floors, babies upstairs and...

Level 5   Early Years Lead Practitioner  – Brambles Outdoor Group - Cholderton Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner at Brambles Outdoor Group - Cholderton, Salisbury . Brambles Cholderton is set in the Wiltshire countryside, and our unique setting is situated right next the popular Choldertonrare breeds farm. At Cholderton Brambles we take inspiration from Forest School ethos where we passionately believe children learn and thrive from being surrounded by nature’s abundance. We are located next door to Cholderton Rare Breeds Farm Healthy morning snacks are prepared on the fire, children take part in preparation, and we cook vegetables from our own vegetable garden which the children have grown Our unique setting has a wildlife pond, and we are surrounded by large trees. ​We have a yurt with a log burner in each garden as well a...

Recruiting for a Lead Teacher at BLS Barnet!     Full Time- 40 hours per week Flexible shifts between 8:00-18:00 Monday-Friday. 50 weeks per year (Not term time) Up to £39,160 per annum.  Dependent on qualifications, experience and including performance related bonus.   We have an exciting opportunity for an   Early Years Teacher   at our   Barnet branch . This is a team-based role within our   Pre-school room , working closely with the   Room Leader and a wider team of 5 dedicated educators.   You will be based in a classroom of up to   32 children (ratio 1:8)   and will play a key part in the day-to-day life of the room from   teaching, supporting routines and working alongside colleagues to deliver high-quality practice. Bright Little Stars Benefits Package: A competitive salary reviewed annually Generous Annual Leave – 29 days plus 3 days Xmas holiday days  and 2 full weeks in the summer holidays- August! ‘All hands-on deck’ –...

Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship – Spring Gate Nursery School Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship at Spring Gate Nursery School, Ross-on-Wye. Spring Gate Nursery School is a warm, welcoming early years setting where children are encouraged to learn, explore, and grow at their own pace. We believe every child is unique, and our nurturing team is dedicated to creating a safe, stimulating environment where curiosity is celebrated and confidence is built every day. At Spring Gate, we follow the EYFS framework through play-based learning that inspires imagination, independence, and a love of learning. Our caring practitioners work closely with families to support each child’s individual journey, ensuring they feel valued, secure, and ready for their next steps in education. With a strong focus on wellbeing, safeguarding, and...

Level 5  Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship - Room Leader – East Harptree Nursery Pre School and Forest School Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship at East Harptree Nursery Pre School and Forest School, East Harptree . A East Harptree Nursery Pre School and Forest School w e understand the significance of play in a child’s development. Through play, children explore the world around them, develop essential skills, and build confidence. Our dedicated team of educators fosters an atmosphere where children are encouraged to ask questions, make discoveries, and think critically. In September 2022, our nursery found a new home within the East Harptree Village Hall complex. This newly renovated space was meticulously designed with children in mind, featuring underfloor heating and bright, child-accessible areas. Within this...

We are looking for a Room Leader to join the team at this lovely nursery in Chingford! This nursery is a great place to work, and provides a warm and nurturing environment where children can learn, play and grow. As a Room Leader, you will be joining a dedicated team who are passionate about early childhood development. As a Room Leader, it is essential that you hold at least a Level 3 qualification in early years or childcare, and it's desirable that you have 3-4 years of experience within a nursery, with some experience with Room Lead responsibilities. There are positions available in the toddler room and preschool room. Your responsibilities as a Room Leader will include planning engaging activities and lessons alongside the team within the room, carrying out observations and assessments to track children's development, and creating strong relationships with parents/carers. You will work in partnership with the Nursery Manager and lead a small team to deliver the highest...

  Below is the standard Job description, but if you have room lead before there could be a opportunity to go for a higher position, please ask upon application.  Job title: Nursery Practitioner   Purpose of post To provide a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for all children in the nursery To ensure all children are safeguarded and their welfare and safety is promoted To give support to other team members throughout the nursery To work as part of a team in order to provide an enabling environment in which all individual children can play, learn and develop.   Key areas Work with and support children Work as part of a team Build and maintain strong partnerships with parents.   Responsible to Nursery Manager/Team Leader   Duties and responsibilities Operate a programme of activities that meet the individual needs and interests of children in your area...