Posted 20 May 2026

Early Years Lead Educator / Room Leader

Evergrove Nursery
Surrey

Job details

  • Salary£27,000 to £28,500 per annum£27,000–£28,500 depending on qualifications and experience
  • RoleRoom Leader / Team Leader / Senior Nursery Nurse
  • HoursFull Time
  • LocationCamberley, Surrey

Job Summary

Evergrove Nursery is looking for a caring, experienced and reliable Lead Educator / Room Leader to join our growing nursery team.

This is a permanent full-time role with a particular focus on supporting our under-2s provision, so confidence and experience working with younger children would be highly beneficial.

You’ll be joining a supportive nursery with an experienced management team, clear structure and opportunities to grow.

This role would suit:

  • an experienced Room Leader or Lead Educator

  • a strong Senior Educator ready for progression

  • someone confident supporting younger children and guiding colleagues within a room

The role includes:

  • leading the day-to-day running of a room

  • supporting children’s learning and wellbeing

  • acting as a key person

  • supporting planning and daily routines

  • helping create a calm, welcoming environment for children and families

  • maintaining safeguarding standards and records

We are looking for someone who:

  • enjoys working with young children

  • builds warm relationships with children and families

  • works well as part of a team

  • is calm, reliable and professional

  • can support and guide colleagues within the room

Essential:

  • Level 3 qualification

  • experience working in early years

  • good understanding of the EYFS and safeguarding

Desirable:

  • previous room leadership experience

  • Paediatric First Aid

What we offer:

  • supportive leadership

  • ongoing training and development

  • company pension

  • on-site parking

  • a friendly and welcoming team

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