Room Leader - Matt Leave

Join Our Team at Victoria Park Nursery

Victoria Park Nursery is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Room Leader for Matt leave cover to join our dedicated early years team. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate childcare professional to lead a room, inspire colleagues, and provide exceptional care and learning experiences for children.

We are committed to creating a nurturing, stimulating, and inclusive environment where every child feels safe, valued, and supported to reach their full potential. If you are a confident leader with a genuine passion for early years education, we would love to hear from you.

The Role

As a Room Leader, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of your designated room, ensuring the highest standards of care, education, and safeguarding are consistently maintained. You will lead by example, supporting your team to deliver engaging learning experiences that promote children's development and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the daily operation of your designated nursery room.
• Create a safe, welcoming, and stimulating environment that supports children's learning and development.
• Plan and deliver high-quality activities in line with the relevant early years curriculum guidance.
• Observe, assess, and monitor children's progress, ensuring learning opportunities meet individual needs.
• Act as a Key Worker, building strong relationships with children and their families.
• Support, coach, and motivate practitioners within the room to promote best practice and professional development.
• Ensure safeguarding and child protection procedures are understood and followed by all team members.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure all documentation is completed to a high standard.
• Promote positive partnerships with parents and carers through effective communication.
• Work collaboratively with the management team to support continuous improvement and maintain high standards across the nursery.

Essential Requirements

• A full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (or equivalent recognised qualification).
• Previous experience working within an early years setting.
• Experience supervising or leading a team.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and leadership skills.
• A genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development.

Desirable Requirements

• Paediatric First Aid qualification.
• Experience supporting inspections and quality improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of the Curriculum for Excellence, Realising the Ambition, and Care Inspectorate expectations.
• Experience working within a leadership role in a nursery environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.
• Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development.
• Career progression opportunities within a supportive organisation.
• Company pension scheme.
• Employee wellbeing support.
• A welcoming and collaborative team environment.
• Discounted childcare (subject to availability and company policy).

Safeguarding Commitment

Victoria Park Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo PVG membership checks, provide satisfactory references, and complete all safer recruitment requirements prior to commencing employment.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced early years professional looking for your next leadership opportunity, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role.

Join Victoria Park Nursery and help give children the very best start in life.