Room Leader

Location Edenbridge, TN8
Category Nursery
Job Type Full Time
Salary £13 – £15 per hour
Posted 5 June 2026
Reference 13000000000000037

Job Description:

  • Location: Edenbridge (TN8)
    Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week
    Salary: Up to £15 per hour (DOE)

    About the Setting:
    This nursery is a warm, nurturing setting dedicated to providing high-quality care and early years education. We create a safe, stimulating environment where children can grow in confidence and develop key skills in preparation for school. We are looking for a confident and experienced Room Leader (Level 3) to join our friendly and supportive team, leading a room and ensuring outstanding care and learning experiences for all children. Due to the location, this role is best suited to a driver.

    Benefits We Offer:
    Starting salary: £13.50 to £15.50 per hour
    Open to temp-to-perm candidates
    Pension scheme
    Staff events and Employee of the Month rewards
    Yearly bonus
    Childcare discounts

    What We Need From You:

    Level 3 qualification in Childcare (essential)
    Previous experience working in a nursery or early years setting
    Experience leading a room or taking on senior responsibilities
    Strong knowledge of child development and EYFS
    Ability to build strong relationships with parents/carers
    Strong communication, leadership, and teamwork skills
    Reliable, flexible, and proactive approach

    Your Duties Will Include:

    Leading and managing a room, supporting and guiding team members
    Acting as a key person for a group of children
    Planning and delivering engaging EYFS-based activities
    Monitoring children’s learning, development, and wellbeing
    Ensuring safeguarding, health & safety, and welfare standards are consistently met
    Building strong partnerships with colleagues, parents, and professionals
    Overseeing observations, assessments, and tracking of children’s progress

    Ideal Candidate:

    Passionate about early years education
    Confident leader with a positive and proactive attitude

    Caring, enthusiastic, and committed to high standards
    Strong organisational and leadership skills

    A supportive team player who can motivate others

  • Shift: Full time 40 hours

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