Job Description

Nursery Room Leader & senior manager - Required January 2026

Hours

:

40 hours

arranged over 4 days (Monday to Friday)

Job Title:

Nursery Room Leader

Required Qualification

& experience

: A full and relevant qualification at Level 3 minimum

Responsible For

: Early years practitioners, Nursery Assistants, Nursery Trainees, Students and Volunteers.

Main duties of role:

Below is a list of tasks and responsibilities that you are obliged to fulfil in your role as a Nursery Room Supervisor

To supervise staff and students in your area of responsibility and to ensure that they adhere to nursery's policies and procedures

To ensure the health, safety and well being of all the children within your care

To organise and plan a programme of activities to suit the children's stage of development whilst promoting positive behaviour.

To build trusting relationships with all parents, taking appropriate and prompt action on any concern's raised and to encourage their active participation in the activities of the nursery

To ensure that there is proper supervision at mealtimes and that any special dietary requirements are met.

To lead and encourage the staff to work in a team environment including attendance of staff meetings and additional training, and to ensure maximum participation.

To aid the effective induction for new members of staff following the guidelines and using the resources provided by the nursery; liaising with the Nursery Manager on performance and progress during the probationary period

To recognise and develop staff working in your area through regular feedback, observation, supervision and organising peer observation.

To ensure the children's' spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is fostered

appropriately.

To keep and maintain up to date and accurate records and reports. Your responsibility Includes: room registers; health & safety checks; ongoing ; ILPP's; accident and incident forms; medication forms.

To ensure that staff maintain a safe and clean environment and to liaise with the

Nursery Manager in connection with health and safety matters.

To ensure that the area is sufficiently stocked to cater for the needs of the children in your care. This should include all hygiene equipment, resources, paperwork blank proforma's.

To ensure that all other staff working under your supervision keep up to date with their

administrative responsibilities, including all paperwork required within children's learning journey folders.

To keep management updated on room matters, producing and providing a termly report to management.

To be a key holder for the nursery.

To ensure windows and doors and the room in general is secure at the end of the day.

To keep abreast of new childcare legislation and practices in North Yorkshire

To stay late with any children in the room who are not collected by 6pm, with one other.

To Keep abreast of changes to Ofsted / government / local authority policy in connection with childcare.

To positively promote Puddleducks Nursery and our unique approach of childcare

To participate and be part of the senior staff team meetings within the nursery

To attend appropriate training programmes as identified

To commit to developing and maintaining a multicultural, anti-racist, non-sexist environment, respecting the children's individual differences and to maintain a policy of confidentiality and privacy

To take on additional or other reasonable duties as specified by the line manager, and according to the needs of the nursery.

The room supervisor is responsible for supervising a small team of staff and students and for the health, safety and well being of children in his/her area of responsibility

The room supervisor reports regularly to the Nursery Manager and works within established policies and procedures.

The room supervisor will need to provide evidence and guidance in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage. This job description is issued as a guideline to assist you in your duties. It is not exhaustive, and we would be pleased to discuss any constructive comments you may have. Because of the evolving nature and changing demands of our business this job description may be subject to change.

Person Specification & Key Competencies for Room Leader

Knowledge & experience is essential

NNEB, DCE, BTEC, NVQ Level 3 in childcare or equivalent

Knowledge of health, safety and welfare issues concerning children is essential

Child Protection Certificate is desirable

Food Hygiene Certificate is desirable

Experience in planning in accordance to curriculum guidelines is essential

Demonstrates supervisory and leadership skills when appropriate eg: in absence of line manager is essential

Has knowledge or experience on OFSTED regulations is essential

Aptitudes, Skills & competencies is essential

A genuine concern for the development and well being of the children within our care and the local community is essential

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills e.g.: able to develop professional, co-operative working relationship with parents, staff and children is essential

A professional approach to working in a team environment, able to motivate and guide a team is essential

Ability to be creative in a relaxed and open manner and able to encourage others is essential

Commitment to ensuring that nursery operates to the highest standards is essential

Ambition to grow and develop along with the willingness to undertake learning and development as appropriate is essential

Organisation skills and ability to manage own time is essential

Computer skills are desirable

Customer service awareness is desirable

Able to understand relationships within teams and groups are desirable

Able to create a shared purpose and direction is desirable

We offer competitive pay rates, opportunities for professional development, and a supportive work environment. If you are passionate about working with children and have the necessary qualifications, we would love to hear from you.

To apply, please submit your CV along with a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience in childcare.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 29,000.00-30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Employee discount Free parking On-site parking
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 28/11/2025
Reference ID: Room Leader Malton
Expected start date: 05/01/2026