Job Description

Job Summary:
We are seeking a dedicated Room Leader to join our 2-3 year old room for a January 2026 start & also a maternity cover Room Leader for our baby room team for a March 2026 start. The ideal candidate will have a passion for childcare and possess strong leadership skills to oversee daily operations in the nursery room.

Duties:
- Lead, mentor and inspire a team to deliver high quality care and education
- Create and implement engaging activities and educational programs
- Communicate effectively with children, parents, and staff members
- Provide a safe and nurturing environment for children to learn and play
- Lead by example and demonstrate excellent childcare practices

Skills:

- Level 3 or above Early Years qualification (essential)
- Previous experience working with children ages 0-5 years in a childcare setting as a Room Leader (desired)
- Strong leadership abilities to guide and support a team
- Excellent communication skills to interact with children, parents, and colleagues
- Drive and enthusiasm for early childhood education
- Proficiency in English language

- We will also require the baby room lead to have had suitable experience working with under two's

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to 29,640.00 per year

Benefits:

Childcare Company events Company pension Employee discount Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

Norwich NR15 1NR: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:

Certificate of Higher Education (preferred)
Experience:

Nursery: 1 year (required) Management: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person