Job Description

Are you a confident and compassionate early years professional with strong leadership skills? We're looking for an inspiring Room Lead to join our nurturing and high-quality nursery team!

As Room Lead, you will take responsibility for the daily running of your designated room, guiding a team of Early Years Practitioners to deliver outstanding care and learning experiences. This role requires a hands-on leader who can motivate, mentor, and model best practice.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and inspire your team to deliver high-quality care and early learning in line with national frameworks Create a positive and professional team culture through strong, supportive leadership Plan, implement, and review engaging, age-appropriate learning experiences Ensure the health, safety, and wellbeing of all children at all times Build trusting relationships with children, families, and colleagues Model effective practice and provide coaching and feedback to team members Contribute to room audits, staff supervision, and nursery improvement planning
Requirements:

SVQ Level 3 or above in Early Learning and Childcare (or equivalent recognised by SSSC) SSSC registration (or eligible to register upon appointment) PVG Scheme membership (Protection of Vulnerable Groups) Previous experience in an early years setting, including experience in a supervisory or leadership role Excellent knowledge of the Curriculum for Excellence, Realising the Ambition. Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and support a team Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving abilities A positive, proactive, and professional attitude
What We Offer:

A supportive, friendly, and professional working environment Ongoing professional development and leadership training opportunities Clear pathways for career progression Paid in-service training days and generous holiday entitlement Staff wellbeing and recognition initiatives A modern, well-resourced setting committed to quality early learning and care
Are you ready to take the lead and help shape the future for our youngest learners?
We'd love to hear from you!

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All roles are subject to a satisfactory PVG check and references.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 13.80 per hour

Expected hours: 38 per week

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Free parking Health & wellbeing programme
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person