Nursery Room Leader Job at Randstad (Edenbridge)

Job Description

We are seeking a passionate, dedicated, and experienced Nursery Room Leader to join our team in Forest Row on a permanent basis. In this role, you will balance high-quality childcare with team leadership, taking ownership of your room to create a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment where children thrive. You will be the driving force behind your room's daily operations, inspiring your staff team while building strong, trusting relationships with parents and caregivers.

Job Responsibility

Act as the direct manager and role model for the nursery practitioners and assistants within your room
Delegate daily tasks effectively and mentor junior staff or apprentices to support their professional growth
Manage room logistics, including organising shift covers and ensuring correct staff-to-child ratios are maintained
Ensure all team members understand and strictly adhere to nursery policies and procedures
Oversee and guide the educational planning for the room, ensuring all activities align with early years developmental frameworks (such as the EYFS)
Create a stimulating, safe, and age-appropriate learning environment that caters to the individual needs and interests of the children
Monitor the overall quality of learning and play, introducing fresh, creative ideas to the daily routine
Hold Key Person responsibility for a dedicated group of children, tracking their development and emotional well-being
Maintain accurate, up-to-date learning diaries, observations, and progress profiles
Assess and monitor developmental milestones, identifying and supporting any children who may need extra assistance
Serve as the primary, welcoming point of contact for parents and caregivers
Manage daily drop-off and pick-up handovers, sharing meaningful updates about the child's day
Lead formal parent-teacher meetings to discuss developmental progress, next steps, or any behavioural and emotional concerns
Maintain absolute compliance with all health, safety, and hygiene regulations within the room
Oversee risk assessments, daily safety checks, and strict management of allergen and dietary lists
Act with vigilance regarding child protection, reporting any safeguarding concerns immediately in line with nursery procedures

Requirements

Minimum Level 3 qualification in Childcare/Early Years (or equivalent)
Proven experience working in an early years setting, ideally with previous experience leading a room or mentoring staff
Deep understanding of the EYFS framework, child development, and safeguarding/child protection procedures
Excellent communication, organisational, and leadership skills
A warm, positive, and resilient attitude is essential

Nice to have

able to build relationships
baby room experience
be a role model
behaviour management skills
communication
effective discipline
empathy
engaging
motivated
nursery assistant experience
nursery nurse experience
CACHE level 2 or 3

What we offer

Competitive salary of £30,000 per year
Permanent contract security
Opportunities for professional development and continuous training
Pension scheme and annual leave allowance

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