Room Leader

Room Leader

Are you a passionate and experienced Room Leader looking for a new challenge? Do you have the drive and leadership skills to inspire a team and create an outstanding learning environment for young children?

We are seeking a strong, motivated, and enthusiastic Room Leader to join our well-established nursery in central Wakefield. This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident early year's professional to lead, mentor, and support a dedicated team, ensuring the highest standards of care and education for children in line with the EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) framework.

About the Role:

As a Room Leader, you will:- Lead and inspire a team of practitioners to deliver high-quality learning experiences.- Ensure all planning, observations, and assessments align with the EYFS and promote child development.- Create a stimulating, safe, and nurturing environment where children can thrive.- Support staff with their professional development, mentoring them to achieve their full potential.- Maintain high standards of safeguarding and welfare in line with Ofsted and statutory requirements.

-Work closely with parents and carers, fostering strong relationships and effective communication.- Drive best practices and continuously improve the quality of education and care in the room.

What We're Looking For:

• Level 3 or above in Early Years Education & Childcare (or equivalent)
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS, Safeguarding, and Ofsted regulations
• Experience in a Room Leader/Senior Nursery Practitioner role
• Ability to motivate, support, and leada team to deliver high-quality carePassion for child development and a commitment to achieving the best outcomes for children
• Excellent communication and organisational skills-
• A proactive and positive attitude, with the ability to drive improvements in practice

What We Offer:

- Generous holiday entitlement to maintain a healthy work-life balance-

A supportive, family-friendly team that values your contributions- Gifts on your birthday - because we appreciate you!- Discounted childcare for staff members- Access to counselling services and healthcare options- Ongoing training and development opportunities to support your career progression

If you are a dynamic and dedicated Room Leader with a passion for early years education, we would love to hear from you! Apply today and become part of a nursery that truly values its staff and provides the best start for young children.

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.'