Third in charge / Room Leader

🧸 Nursery Room Leader / Third in charge– NG19 Mansfield

📌 Job Title

Nursery Room Leader (Early Years)

📍 Location

Nottingham

🎯 Purpose of the Role

To lead a nursery room (baby, toddler, or preschool), wile also taking the first step in to management. Ensuring high-quality care, learning, and development in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.

🛠️ Key Responsibilities

👶 Childcare & Development

• Plan and deliver engaging activities based on EYFS
• Monitor, assess, and record children’s development
• Support children’s emotional, social, and physical needs

👩‍🏫 Room Leadership

• Lead and supervise a team of nursery practitioners
• Delegate tasks and support staff development
• Maintain staff ratios and daily organisation

🛡️ Safeguarding & Welfare

• Ensure children’s safety and wellbeing at all times
• Follow safeguarding policies and procedures
• Report concerns in line with legal requirements

📝 Administration

• Maintain accurate records (learning journeys, observations)
• Ensure compliance with Ofsted standards
• Manage daily room routines and planning

👨‍👩‍👧 Parent Partnerships

• Build strong relationships with parents/carers
• Provide feedback on children’s progress
• Support settling-in processes

🎓 Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

• Level 3 qualification in Early Years/Childcare
• Experience working in a nursery setting
• Strong knowledge of EYFS
• Experience supporting or leading a team

Desirable:

• Paediatric First Aid
• Safeguarding training
• Previous Room Leader or Senior Practitioner experience

🧠 Skills & Competencies

• Leadership and team management
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Organisation and time management
• Knowledge of child development
• Problem-solving and decision-making

Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of young learners as an Early Years Educator!

Best Start Recruitment want to help you to make the right choice in your next career move. If you meet the criteria set above, or would like Early Years Career advice please apply ASAP for an informal and confidential chat.

We cater for all Early Years jobs and currently have Nursery Manager, Deputy Manager, QTS, Montessori, Room Leader and Early Years Practitioner / Nursery Nurse vacancies.