About this role
Location: Walsall/Sandwell/Birmingham border Pay: £13.03 per hour Contract: Permanent, Full-Time Hours: 40 hours per week Start Date: ASAP Vacancies: 2 Positions Available
Are you an experienced Nursery Practitioner ready to take the lead in an Early Years setting? There are two exciting Room Leader opportunities for enthusiastic Early Years professionals to join a welcoming and nurturing nursery in Great Barr. Take the next step in your childcare career with a permanent, full-time position where you can develop your leadership skills, create meaningful learning experiences for children, and be part of a supportive team.
You’ll have the opportunity to lead your own room, make a genuine impact on children’s development, and benefit from professional growth and a positive workplace culture.
What's in it for you? £13.03 per hourPermanent, full-time employment – 40 hours per weekTwo opportunities available – Toddlers and Tweenies roomsOpportunity to lead and develop your own Early Years roomSupportive and welcoming nursery environmentOpportunities for professional development and career progressionCreative, child-centred approach to learningSome flexibility with working hours depending on nursery requirementsImmediate start available
The Role As an experienced Nursery Practitioner taking on Room Leader responsibilities, you will oversee the daily organisation and running of your designated room, ensuring children receive high-quality care, education, and support.
Your responsibilities will include:
Leading and managing the daily running of the Toddlers or Tweenies RoomSupporting, motivating, and guiding a team of Early Years PractitionersPlanning and delivering engaging activities in line with the EYFS frameworkCreating a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environmentSupporting children’s communication, independence, and social developmentCompleting observations, assessments, and developmental recordsEnsuring appropriate staffing ratios and maintaining high standards of careBuilding positive relationships with parents and carersSupporting children’s individual learning needs and developmental milestonesMaintaining excellent safeguarding, health and safety standardsEncouraging teamwork and supporting professional development of colleagues
Skills and Experience Essential Requirements:
Level 3 qualification in Early Years or ChildcarePrevious Room Leader experience within a nursery settingStrong knowledge and understanding of the EYFS frameworkExperience supporting children’s learning and developmentExcellent leadership, communication, and organisational skillsConfident in supervising and supporting a team of practitionersGood understanding of safeguarding and child protectionAbility to plan creative, engaging, and age-appropriate activitiesA caring, enthusiastic, and proactive approach
Desirable:
Experience working with toddlers or younger nursery-aged childrenPaediatric First Aid qualificationLevel 2 Food Hygiene qualification or willingness to obtain itExperience mentoring and developing Early Years staff
Why Apply? This is a fantastic opportunity for experienced Early Years professionals to take ownership of their own rooms within a supportive nursery environment. Whether your background is with younger children or toddlers, you’ll enjoy leading a team and helping to deliver outstanding Early Years education.
If you are a qualified and experienced Nursery Practitioner with previous Room Leader experience, this role could be your next career step.
All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and must have the right to work in the UK. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.