Room Leader

About Hurly Burly

Hurly Burly is a warm, welcoming and nurturing early years setting in Tiverton, committed to providing children with a safe, stimulating and supportive environment where they can learn, develop and thrive.

We believe in creating a positive atmosphere for both children and staff, with a strong focus on teamwork, quality care and giving every child the best possible start.

The Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Room Leader to join our team.

As Room Leader, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day running of your room, leading a team of practitioners and ensuring children receive high-quality care, learning and development opportunities.

You will play an important role in creating an engaging environment, supporting your team and building strong relationships with children and their families.

Key Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the room
• Lead, support and motivate a team of Early Years Practitioners
• Provide high-quality care and education for children
• Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities in line with the EYFS
• Support children’s individual learning and development
• Complete and contribute to observations, assessments and planning
• Build strong and positive relationships with children, parents and carers
• Ensure safeguarding, health and safety and nursery policies are followed
• Maintain a stimulating, safe, clean and welcoming learning environment
• Support staff development and contribute to a positive team culture
• Work closely with the management team to maintain high standards of practice

About You

We are looking for someone who is passionate about early years and enjoys taking responsibility and leading a team.

You will ideally have:

• A full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification
• Previous experience as a Room Leader or Senior Early Years Practitioner
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS
• Experience supporting and developing other practitioners
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A warm, caring and positive approach
• The confidence to take responsibility and lead by example
• A genuine passion for helping children learn, develop and thrive

What We Offer

• A friendly and supportive working environment
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Career progression opportunities
• Support from an experienced management team
• Staff wellbeing support
• A rewarding role where you can make a real difference to children’s early years experiences

Ready for Your Next Step?

If you’re an experienced Early Years Practitioner looking to take the next step in your career and lead a fantastic nursery room, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV and a brief overview of your experience, and a member of the team will be in touch.