Room Leader

Join Our Team at Lyth Hill Nursery

Lyth Hill Nursery is looking for a passionate and experienced Room Leader to join our dedicated early years team. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated childcare professional to take the lead within one of our nursery rooms, helping to create an environment where children feel safe, valued, and inspired to learn.

At Lyth Hill Nursery, we are committed to providing exceptional care and education, ensuring every child receives the best possible start in life. We are seeking an individual who shares our values and is enthusiastic about supporting children's development while leading and inspiring a team of practitioners.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading the day-to-day operation of your designated nursery room.
• Creating a warm, stimulating, and inclusive environment where children can flourish.
• Planning and delivering engaging activities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
• Monitoring children's progress through observations, assessments, and next-step planning.
• Acting as a key person, building positive relationships with children and their families.
• Supporting, mentoring, and motivating team members to maintain high standards of practice.
• Ensuring safeguarding, health and safety, and welfare requirements are consistently met.
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring all documentation is completed effectively.
• Working collaboratively with the nursery management team to support continuous improvement and preparation for inspections.

What We're Looking ForEssential:

• A full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (or above).
• Previous experience working in an early years setting.
• Experience supervising or leading a team within a nursery environment.
• Good knowledge of the EYFS and safeguarding requirements.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development.

Desirable:

• Paediatric First Aid qualification.
• Experience supporting Ofsted inspections.
• Knowledge of child development and inclusive practice.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Opportunities for career progression.
• A supportive and friendly working environment.
• Company pension scheme.
• Employee wellbeing support.
• Discounted childcare (subject to availability and company policy).

Safeguarding Commitment

Lyth Hill Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and the completion of safer recruitment checks.

Ready to take the next step in your early years career?

If you are an enthusiastic and dedicated early years professional who is ready to lead a team and make a real difference in children's lives, we would love to hear from you.