Room Leader

Room Leader – Footsteps Nursery, Wilmslow

Footsteps Nursery in Wilmslow is looking for an experienced and passionate Room Leader to join our friendly and supportive team.

At Footsteps Nursery, we provide a nurturing, stimulating environment where children feel safe, valued, and supported to reach their full potential. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident early years professional who is passionate about delivering high-quality childcare while leading and inspiring a team.

About the Role

As a Room Leader, you will be responsible for leading your room and ensuring the highest standards of care, learning, and development are delivered every day. You will support your team to create engaging learning experiences, build strong relationships with children and families, and ensure the room operates in line with the EYFS framework and nursery policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and support your room team to deliver outstanding care and education.
• Plan and provide engaging, age-appropriate learning experiences in line with the EYFS.
• Monitor children's progress through observations, assessments, and learning records.
• Act as a key person, developing strong relationships with children and their families.
• Support and mentor practitioners within the room to encourage continuous development.
• Maintain a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment for all children.
• Ensure safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery policies are followed at all times.
• Work collaboratively with the Nursery Management Team to maintain high standards across the setting.

What We're Looking For

• A Level 3 Early Years qualification (essential).
• Previous experience working in an early years setting.
• Experience leading or supporting a nursery room is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework and child development.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and leadership skills.
• A caring, enthusiastic, and professional approach.
• A genuine passion for supporting young children's learning and development.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

What We Offer

• £1,000 Welcome Bonus.
• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• A supportive and welcoming working environment.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Career progression opportunities.
• A nursery that values teamwork, wellbeing, and continuous improvement.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your CV along with a short covering statement outlining your experience and suitability for the role.

Footsteps Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.