Job Description:

Room Leader – Full Time

Location: Chelmsford
Salary: Up to £14.50 per hour (depending on qualifications and experience)

We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established nursery in Chelmsford for an experienced and passionate Room Leader to join their welcoming and supportive team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Early Years professional who is ready to lead a room, inspire colleagues, and provide outstanding care and education for young children in a nurturing environment.

Working Pattern

• Full-time: 37.5 hours per week

Essential Requirements

• Level 3 qualification in Early Years Childcare (or above) is essential
• Previous experience working within an Early Years setting
• Experience leading or supervising a nursery room is desirable
• Strong knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• A genuine passion for delivering exceptional childcare

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the daily running of your designated nursery room, ensuring the highest standards of care and education.
• Support, motivate, and supervise team members, promoting a positive and collaborative working environment.
• Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities in line with the EYFS framework.
• Monitor children's progress through observations and assessments, ensuring individual learning needs are met.
• Build strong, professional relationships with parents and carers, providing regular updates on their child's development.
• Ensure safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery policies are followed at all times.
• Support the development of junior team members through coaching and guidance.
• Maintain a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment where every child can thrive.

Benefits

• Competitive pay of up to £14.50 per hour
• 33 days' annual leave, including bank holidays
• Flexible working options
• Generous childcare discount
• Company pension scheme and life assurance
• Ongoing training and genuine career progression opportunities
• Employee wellbeing programme and 24-hour GP access
• Retail discounts and referral bonus scheme

If you're an experienced Early Years professional looking to take the next step in your career with a supportive employer that values its people, we'd love to hear from you.