Nursery Room Leader

• Location: Forest Row, East Sussex

• Salary: £30,000 - £32,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

• Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

• Hours: Monday - Friday

We are seeking a passionate, energetic, and qualified Nursery Room Leader / Third in Charge to join the senior team at our beautiful, highly-regarded nursery in Forest Row.

This role is the perfect stepping stone for a Senior Practitioner or Room Leader looking to develop their management skills. You will enjoy the best of both worlds: leading a thriving room of your own while stepping up to support the wider nursery operations in the absence of the Manager and Deputy.

• Lead & Mentor: Oversee your designated room, mentor junior staff, and ensure the delivery of high-quality, creative EYFS activities.

• Step Up to Lead: Act as the Third in Charge, assisting with daily operations, compliance, opening/closing duties, and taking charge of the nursery when required.

• Parent Partnerships: Foster strong, collaborative, and trusting relationships with parents and carers.

• Safety First: Maintain the highest standards of safeguarding, health and safety, and regulatory compliance.

• Qualifications: Minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years/Childcare (NNEB, CACHE, NVQ, or equivalent).

• Experience: Proven experience working as a Room Leader, Senior Practitioner, or Nursery Nurse looking to step up.

• Knowledge: Deep understanding of the EYFS curriculum, child development, and safeguarding procedures.

• Leadership: Strong communication skills with the ability to motivate and lead a small team.

• Competitive Pay: £30,000 - £32,000 per year with annual salary reviews.

• Career Progression: Direct pathways to Deputy Manager and Manager roles with paid training.

• Work-Life Balance: Structured Monday to Friday hours with no weekend work.

If you are ready to elevate your career in early years education, we want to hear from you today!

• Email your CV directly to: [email removed]

• Or call Hannah for an informal, confidential chat: [phone removed]

experience

Non Teaching

skills

able to build relationships,baby room experience,be a role model,behaviour management skills,communication,effective discipline,empathy,engaging,motivated,nursery assistant experience,nursery nurse experience

qualifications

CACHE level 2 or 3