Early Years Room Leader

Description

Early Years Room Leader – Toddlers

Are you passionate about shaping the learning journey of toddlers? Take the next step in your Early Years career as a Room Leader, inspiring curiosity, confidence and independent learning in a dedicated Toddlers Room.

This permanent position is perfect if you enjoy hands-on learning with children aged 2 to 3 while leading, supporting and motivating a room team to deliver the highest standard of Early Years care.

What’s in it for you?

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

Permanent, full-time, 40 hours per week

Lead your own Toddlers Room, shaping the daily experience for children and practitioners

Opportunity to develop your leadership skills in a child-centred, creative environment

Embrace a nursery that values learning through play and encourages new ideas

Flexibility: potential to finish earlier on some days according to nursery needs

Immediate start available

The Role

As the Toddlers Room Leader, you will balance creative, practical Early Years work with overall room leadership. You’ll enable children at this crucial age to develop communication, independence and social skills while ensuring a nurturing and safe environment.

Take responsibility for the daily organisation of the Toddlers Room

Lead, motivate and support your room team

Maintain appropriate staffing ratios and a welcoming, stimulating setting

Plan and deliver engaging activities based on children’s interests and stages of development

Support language, social, physical and emotional development

Complete regular observations and assessments to track progress and inform next steps

Develop strong, positive relationships with children and their families

Communicate children’s progress and daily experiences to parents or carers

Champion safeguarding, health and safety standards at all times

Skills and Experience

Level 3 Early Years qualification – essential

Previous Room Leader experience – essential

Significant experience in a nursery or Early Years environment

Strong up-to-date knowledge of the EYFS

Paediatric First Aid qualification

Level 2 Food Hygiene qualification, or willingness to obtain it

Confident team leadership and people skills

Excellent understanding of child development and safeguarding

Ability to create fun, purposeful and age-appropriate activities

Outstanding organisation and proactive approach

Clear communication skills with both children and adults

Genuine enthusiasm for nurturing young children’s development through play

Location and Package

Location: Great Barr, Birmingham

Salary: £28,000 – £30,000 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 40 hours per week

Start Date: ASAP

Some flexibility with hours depending on nursery needs

If you are an experienced Room Leader who thrives in the excitement and challenges of the toddler age group, this is a fantastic opportunity to share your passion in a supportive, innovative Early Years setting. xjnqpsq

Apply now to take your next step as a Toddlers Room Leader in Great Barr and help inspire a love of learning from the very beginning of children's educational journeys.

All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and must have the right to work in the UK. It is an offence to apply if barred from regulated activity with children

Ad ID: 5419142747