Overview
Nursery Room Leader – Dovedale Nursery
Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: Up to £25,331 per annum
Join Our Warm, Supportive and Inspiring Early Years Team
Are you a passionate Early Years professional who loves helping children learn, grow and thrive? We are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated Level 3 Nursery Room Leaders to join our friendly and nurturing nursery team.
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children aged 1 to 11 years, creating exciting learning experiences that spark curiosity, imagination and confidence every day.
As a Room Leader, you’ll play a key role in guiding a small team to deliver outstanding care and education while ensuring your room provides a safe, stimulating and welcoming environment where every child feels valued and supported.
No two days are ever the same. One moment you may be leading a woodland adventure, hunting for bears and hidden treasures, and the next you could be exploring outer space through imaginative play. You’ll help create those magical "wow" moments that make children excited to learn, discover and belong.
About You
You will:
Hold a relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification
Be passionate about supporting children’s development and wellbeing
Demonstrate strong leadership and organisational skills
Be able to inspire and support colleagues within your room
Build positive and professional relationships with children, families and colleagues
Be adaptable, creative and enthusiastic in a fast-paced environment
Have a commitment to delivering high-quality practice and meeting Ofsted expectations
What We Offer
In return, we provide:
A welcoming, supportive and friendly working environment
Opportunities for overtime
Dedicated tea breaks
Staff wellbeing support and initiatives
Uniform provided
Discounted childcare
Up to 33 days annual leave
An additional day’s leave to celebrate your birthday
Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
The chance to be part of a team that truly values and supports one another
Our Commitment
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and able to achieve their full potential. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff to share this commitment.
Starting salary will be dependent on qualifications, skills and experience. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Apply Now
We would love to hear from you.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so early application is encouraged.
The College is committed to equality and diversity and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share these commitments.
Starting salary will be dependent on qualifications, skills and experience.
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Applications will be considered upon receipt.
IMPORTANT: Before applying for this role, please make sure you have the right to work in the country where the role is based. Unless it clearly stipulates within in the job advert above that the hiring company is looking to or able to sponsor applicants it is deemed that the hiring employer will only consider applications from those able to comply with and work in the country where the role is based.
