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Nursery Practitioner

Chelmsford, Essex

TeacherActive

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Hours
Full Time
Posted
1 day ago
Salary
£22,000 - 27,000 - Annum
Recruiter
TeacherActive
Closes
26 Oct 2026
Course
No
Recruiter Type
Direct Employer

Description

Job Title: Nursery Room Leader

Location: South Essex

Start Date: September

Salary: £22,000 - £27,000 per annum, negotiable depending on experience and qualifications

Are you a Level 3 qualified Nursery Practitioner with previous Room Leader experience?

Do you have strong knowledge of the EYFS and the confidence to lead and support a nursery room effectively?

Are you looking for a term time only Nursery Room Leader position with opportunities for training and career progression?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a well-established nursery setting in South Essex that provides a supportive and welcoming environment for both children and staff. The nursery offers on-site parking as well as ongoing training and development opportunities for Early Years professionals looking to progress their careers.

The nursery is looking to appoint an experienced Nursery Room Leader for a term time only position, working 08:00 - 18:00, with a September start. The successful Nursery Room Leader will take responsibility for the day-to-day running of their room, leading the nursery team, supporting children's learning and development and ensuring high standards of safeguarding, care and EYFS practice are maintained, with interviews currently taking place via Microsoft Teams.

The successful Nursery Room Leader will have:

A minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years, Childcare or an equivalent relevant qualification

Previous Room Leader experience within a nursery or Early Years setting

Strong knowledge and practical understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage / EYFS

Experience planning and delivering engaging, age-appropriate activities and monitoring children's learning, development and progress

The ability to lead, support and motivate nursery practitioners while maintaining high standards of safeguarding, welfare and care

Excellent communication, organisation and relationship-building skills when working with children, colleagues, parents and carers

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process

CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel

Market leading rates of pay

TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £200 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

If you are interested in this Nursery Room Leader position, then click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

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CONTACT NUMBER: (phone number removed)

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements. xjnqpsq

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment

Ad ID: 5418875292

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