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Early Years Room Leader

Burford, Oxfordshire

SMART Education Recruitment

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Hours
Full Time
Posted
50 mins ago
Salary
£28,000 - 30,000 - Annum
Recruiter
SMART Education Recruitment
Closes
09 Dec 2026
Course
No
Recruiter Type
Direct Employer

Description

Take the Lead in Shaping Young Minds as an Early Years Room Leader

Are you a passionate Early Years professional who thrives on supporting children through crucial developmental milestones? This permanent Room Leader position gives you the rare opportunity to lead the Tweenies Room (for children aged approximately 17 months to 2 years) in an established nursery environment.

Step into a role where your contribution goes beyond routine care – you will create a space where play, exploration, and learning are at the heart of the day. If you’re ready to take ownership, lead a team, and have an impact in a setting grounded in a learning-through-play ethos, this is the perfect next step for you.

What's in it for you?

£28,000 – £30,000 per annum, depending on experience

Permanent position with guaranteed hours

40 hours per week

Leadership responsibility for your own Early Years room

Work directly with children at a vital stage of their early development

Be part of a nursery focused on individual growth and learning through play

Bring your creativity to shape activities and routines

Opportunities for flexible working hours by arrangement

ASAP start – begin making a difference right away

The Role

As the Room Leader for the Tweenies Room, you will manage the day-to-day organisation of the room, providing strong leadership and guidance to practitioners in your team. Your focus will be on ensuring each child receives high-quality care and stimulating learning experiences tailored to their age and developmental stage.

Lead the smooth running of the Tweenies Room

Support, guide, and inspire your team of practitioners

Maintain appropriate staff-to-child ratios

Plan and deliver engaging play-based activities in line with the EYFS

Create an environment that fosters curiosity, learning, and positive relationships

Support children’s communication, language, and personal development

Observe, assess, and plan for each child’s individual progress

Work in partnership with families to ensure continuity of care

Promote safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery procedures at all times

Skills and Experience

You will be an effective Room Leader with the following:

Level 3 Early Years qualification – essential

Previous experience as a Room Leader – essential

Experience in a nursery or Early Years setting

Confident understanding of the EYFS framework

Paediatric First Aid qualification

Level 2 Food Hygiene qualification, or willingness to complete upon starting

Excellent communication and organisational skills

Warm, nurturing, and enthusiastic approach to children and families

Strong commitment to safeguarding and quality care

Location and Package

Location: Great Barr, Birmingham

Salary: £28,000 – £30,000 per annum, depending on experience

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 40 hours per week

Start Date: ASAP

Flexibility of hours available, subject to nursery requirements

If you are looking for a fresh challenge where you can take the next step in your Early Years career, make your mark on a room, and help shape the lives of young children, this may be the opportunity for you.

Apply today to find out more about this permanent Tweenies Room Leader position in Great Barr. xjnqpsq

All successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children

Ad ID: 5419142743

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