Room Leader

Are you an experienced Room Leader with a passion for Early Years education? Do you have a warm, caring personality and a love for nurturing young minds? If so, we would love to hear from you!

Our client, a thriving nursery in Drighlington, is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Room Leader to join their team on a full-time basis. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a supportive and professional team, committed to providing the best possible care and education for children in their early years.

About the Role:

As a Room Leader, you will play a key role in overseeing the daily running of your designated room, leading and inspiring a team of practitioners. You'll be responsible for ensuring high standards of care, learning, and development are maintained, and that children are given the best start in life. You will also be key in implementing the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, supporting children's learning through engaging activities, and building strong relationships with parents and carers.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and supervise a team of Early Years Practitioners within your room, ensuring effective team collaboration.
Plan and deliver engaging learning activities that are in line with the EYFS framework.
Support children's individual learning journeys, observing and assessing their development.
Build strong, positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
Maintain a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children to thrive in.
Ensure all policies, procedures, and safeguarding protocols are followed.
Promote children's well-being and ensure they feel secure and valued.

The Ideal Candidate:

Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education or equivalent (essential).
Previous experience working as a Room Leader or in a supervisory role within a nursery.
A strong understanding of the EYFS framework and how it underpins children's development.
Excellent communication skills with both children and adults.
Passionate about Early Years education with a genuine desire to make a positive difference.
Warm, nurturing, and approachable personality with a commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.

What We Offer:

Full-time role: Flexible working hours across 4 or 5 days per week.
Competitive salary: Attractive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Generous holiday entitlement: Enjoy your well-earned breaks, including a 1-week Christmas closure.
Professional development: Opportunities for continuous learning and career progression within a supportive team.
A welcoming, inclusive environment: Join a team that values respect, integrity, and teamwork.

If you have a passion for Early Years and are ready to take the next step in your career as a Room Leader, we would love to hear from you!

To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter outlining your experience and why you would be a great fit for this role.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
You must have legal right to work in the UK
You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'