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

Katey’s Nursery and Preschool is looking for an enthusiastic Room Leader to join our vibrant team in the baby and toddler class. 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

Benefits for Room Leader:

• Fun company events
• Cycle to work scheme - discounts on cycles
• Childcare discount
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Pal Perks – get paid for staff referrals (both members)

Job role description for Room Leader:

• Support the Nursery Manager and Deputy Manager with daily operations and administration.
• Adhere to company policies, Children Act, Ofsted guidelines, and National Standards.
• Ensure the room adheres to all health, safety, and hygiene standards and conducting regular risk assessments.
• Maintain confidentiality and promote the EYFS to create a nurturing environment for children's play, learning, and development.
• Lead and supervise the day-to-day operations of your room.
• Support and mentor nursery staff, helping them to meet their individual development goals.
• Build strong partnerships with families to support learning inside and outside the classroom.
• Conduct age-appropriate activities, follow the curriculum, and use lesson plans and assessment tools effectively.
• Supervise and guide children, promoting positive behaviour and assisting with toilet needs as required.
• Greet children and parents daily, ensuring safety and well-being.
• Represent the nursery professionally and attend staff meetings, training, and community events.
• Maintain accurate records of children’s development, attendance, and any incidents.

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.