Job Description

An amazing opportunity with a potential employment incentive for the right person.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, enthusiastic Room Leader, to join our team on a permanent basis.

The nursery has 3 rooms covering 0-5 years, and we are looking for a room leader to manage the Butterfly's team. Butterfly's cater for the pre-school children.

As a room leader you will be the key person for a group of children and will be required to plan activities that are rich, sharp and focused. You must be committed to scaffolding learning and have an excellent understanding of the EYFS. The ideal candidate will be qualified to level 3 and have experience of working within a nursery provision. The candidate will need to have obtained a level 2 English qualification and Paediatric First Aid is desirable.

As a room leader, you will be part of the senior team at nursery. Senior Team members will be expected to open and close the nursery on occasions. They will be expected to contribute to the effective planning and day to day working of the nursery.

We are looking a candidate that has strong leadership skills to support the team and have a positive impact on practice. The nursery is committed to training and developing our staff, and a full CPD programme is in place.

Pomfret Woodland Community Nursery is a busy community led nursery in Pontefract, which caters for children from a variety of backgrounds. The nursery is a not for profit organisation and is committed to developing its staff and providing high quality care and education in the area. The nursery has a child centred ethos and vision and this includes a strong focus on outdoor learning.

Here at Pomfret Woodland Community Nursery we are committed to safeguarding children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS is required for these posts, but will be organised and paid for by the company. All applicants invited to interview will be required to provide evidence of the right to work in the UK, and all positions will be subject to 2 satisfactory references.

The potential recruitment incentive would be paid in 2 parts once you have passed your probation period.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From 26,359.00 per year

Expected hours: 37 per week

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Employee discount Life insurance On-site parking Sick pay
Education:

Certificate of Higher Education (preferred)
Experience:

Nursery: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

Level 3 qualification in Early Years (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 05/08/2025
Reference ID: Room Leader 2025
Expected start date: 01/09/2025