Preschool Room Leader - Join Our Brand-New Nursery Team
Location: Lots for Tots Childcare , Hilton Full-time | 30 days holiday including Christmas closure
Are you an experienced and inspiring early years practitioner ready to lead the baby room where children thrive, staff feel supported, and no two days are the same? Do you believe in providing a high-quality start to every child's learning journey? If so, we'd love you to lead our preschool room at
Lots for Tots Childcare
This is an exciting opportunity to help shape our nursery from day one, working alongside a supportive management team and like-minded educators who are passionate about delivering outstanding childcare.
What You'll Be Doing:
Leading the day-to-day running of the Baby room
Creating a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment where children aged 3-5 can play, explore and learn
Planning and delivering a curriculum based on the EYFS that meets the individual needs of each child
Supporting your team through role modelling, coaching, and regular supervision
Building strong relationships with families and promoting effective communication
Carrying out observations, assessments and progress reviews for key children
Supporting children with additional needs through early identification and partnership working
Maintaining accurate records and ensuring high standards of care, hygiene, and safety
Contributing to nursery management meetings, team development, and quality improvement
What We're Looking For:
A relevant Level 3 childcare qualification
Previous experience leading or co-leading in an early years room (Baby preferred)
Strong understanding of the EYFS, safeguarding and inclusive practice
Confident in supporting staff development and reflective practice
A warm, approachable and motivating leader who thrives in a team environment
Excellent organisational and communication skills
Why Lots for Tots?
Be Part of Something New:
Our nursery opens in September, and you'll play a key role in shaping its culture, values, and daily practice from the ground up.
Supportive & Inclusive:
We value our team and create a workplace where everyone is respected, encouraged, and celebrated.
Professional Development:
We invest in our staff with training, regular supervision, and the chance to progress in your career.
Extra Perks You'll Love:
Your birthday off - paid!
Team building events
throughout the year
Staff reward schemes
including Employee of the Month and Outstanding Achievement Awards
Referral bonus scheme
for introducing new families or staff
30 days holiday
(including closure over Christmas)
If you're ready to lead with passion, purpose and positivity, apply now and be part of something truly special at Lots for Tots Childcare.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From 27,040.00 per year
Benefits:
Company events
Discounted or free food
Free parking
On-site parking
Referral programme
Schedule:
Day shift
Monday to Friday
No weekends
Work Location: In person