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Nursery Room Leader

United Kingdom, Burgess Hill 30000.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted July 06, 2026
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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

  • Leading the staff team, acting as direct manager and role model
  • Delegate daily tasks and mentor junior staff or apprentices
  • Manage room logistics, including shift covers and staff-to-child ratios
  • Ensure adherence to nursery policies and procedures
  • Oversee and guide educational planning aligning with EYFS
  • Create a stimulating, safe, and age-appropriate learning environment
  • Monitor quality of learning and play, introducing creative ideas
  • Hold Key Person responsibility for a group of children, tracking development
  • Maintain learning diaries, observations, and progress profiles
  • Assess developmental milestones and identify children needing extra support
  • Serve as primary point of contact for parents and caregivers
  • Manage daily drop-off and pick-up handovers
  • Lead formal parent-teacher meetings
  • Maintain compliance with health, safety, and hygiene regulations
  • Oversee risk assessments, safety checks, and allergen management
  • Act with vigilance regarding child protection, reporting concerns immediately

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

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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