Early Years Room Leader

Early Years Room Leader – Toddlers 

Are you passionate about shaping the learning journey of toddlers? Take the next step in your Early Years career as a Room Leader, inspiring curiosity, confidence and independent learning in a dedicated Toddlers Room.

This permanent position is perfect if you enjoy hands-on learning with children aged 2 to 3 while leading, supporting and motivating a room team to deliver the highest standard of Early Years care.

What’s in it for you?

£28,000 – £30,000 per annum, depending on experience
Permanent, full-time, 40 hours per week
Lead your own Toddlers Room, shaping the daily experience for children and practitioners
Opportunity to develop your leadership skills in a child-centred, creative environment
Embrace a nursery that values learning through play and encourages new ideas
Flexibility: potential to finish earlier on some days according to nursery needs
Immediate start available 

The Role

As the Toddlers Room Leader, you will balance creative, practical Early Years work with overall room leadership. You’ll enable children at this crucial age to develop communication, independence and social skills while ensuring a nurturing and safe environment.

Take responsibility for the daily organisation of the Toddlers Room
Lead, motivate and support your room team
Maintain appropriate staffing ratios and a welcoming, stimulating setting
Plan and deliver engaging activities based on children’s interests and stages of development
Support language, social, physical and emotional development
Complete regular observations and assessments to track progress and inform next steps
Develop strong, positive relationships with children and their families
Communicate children’s progress and daily experiences to parents or carers
Champion safeguarding, health and safety standards at all times 

Skills and Experience

Level 3 Early Years qualification – essential
Previous Room Leader experience – essential
Significant experience in a nursery or Early Years environment
Strong up-to-date knowledge of the EYFS
Paediatric First Aid qualification
Level 2 Food Hygiene qualification, or willingness to obtain it
Confident team leadership and people skills
Excellent understanding of child development and safeguarding
Ability to create fun, purposeful and age-appropriate activities
Outstanding organisation and proactive approach
Clear communication skills with both children and adults
Genuine enthusiasm for nurturing young children’s development through play 

Location and Package

Location: Great Barr, Birmingham
Salary: £28,000 – £30,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 40 hours per week
Start Date: ASAP
Some flexibility with hours depending on nursery needs 

If you are an experienced Room Leader who thrives in the excitement and challenges of the toddler age group, this is a fantastic opportunity to share your passion in a supportive, innovative Early Years setting.

Apply now to take your next step as a Toddlers Room Leader in Great Barr and help inspire a love of learning from the very beginning of children's educational journeys.

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 if barred from regulated activity with children