Job Description
Room Leader (Level 3+ Early Years Qualified)Up to £33,495 per annum | 4-Day Week Available | Full-Time Permanent
Little Robins Nursery, Sunninghill Prep School, Dorset (DT1)
40 hours per week | Permanent | Year-Round
Little Robins Nursery is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Room Leader to join our growing Early Years team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a confident Early Years professional looking to lead a room, inspire colleagues and help deliver outstanding childcare and education within a supportive nursery environment.
We are pleased to offer both full-time contracts and our new 4-day-per-week working pattern, providing greater flexibility while maintaining excellent career development opportunities.
Salary and Benefits
Salary from £30,608 to £33,495 per annum, dependent on experience
New 4-day-per-week contracts available
Annual salary reviews
Discounted childcare
Free lunch provided
Generous holiday entitlement
Health and wellbeing support
Ongoing training and professional development
Career progression opportunities
Friendly, supportive and inclusive working environment
About the Role
As Room Leader, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day running of your room, ensuring high standards of care, learning and development for all children.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading the room team and daily nursery activities
Planning and delivering engaging learning experiences in line with the EYFS framework
Overseeing observations, assessments and children's learning journeys
Maintaining a safe, organised and stimulating environment
Supporting, mentoring and motivating team members
Building strong relationships with children, parents and carers
Ensuring safeguarding, health and safety policies are consistently followed
Contributing to the ongoing development of nursery practice and standards
Essential Requirements
Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification recognised by the DfE
Strong knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
Excellent understanding of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities
Previous experience leading a room or mentoring nursery staff
Strong communication and organisational skills
A warm, positive and professional approach
Why Join Little Robins Nursery?
At Little Robins Nursery, we are committed to creating a positive environment where children thrive and practitioners are supported to succeed. We value teamwork, professional development and high-quality Early Years practice.
This role offers the opportunity to make a genuine impact while developing your leadership skills within a supportive and welcoming nursery setting.
Apply Today
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should suitable candidates be identified.
If you are an experienced Early Years professional looking for your next leadership opportunity, we would love to hear from you.
Safeguarding Statement
Sunninghill Prep School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, qualification checks, employment checks, satisfactory references and all safer recruitment procedures.