Level 3 Qualified Nursery Room Leader

Location: Stepping Stones Day Nursery, Finchampstead Salary: £31,028.40 Hours: 45 per week over 5 days We are currently seeking an experienced and passionate Room Leader to join our friendly and supportive nursery team. Why Join Us PAID 45 minute lunch breaks Fantastic childcare discount supporting working parents Wellbeing incitive because self-care matters Career growth with ongoing training and development opportunities - twelve week training bootcamp at one of our settings! Company events Easily accessible with transport links Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the daily running of your room, ensuring a safe, caring, and stimulating environment. Support and mentor staff within your room, promoting best practices in line with EYFS guidelines. Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging activities that meet the needs of all children. Build strong relationships with children, parents, and colleagues. Observe, assess, and record children’s progress to support development. Requirements Level 3 qualification or above in Early Years/Childcare (essential). Previous nursery or childcare experience, ideally in a senior or room leader role. Good understanding of the EYFS and safeguarding practices. Excellent communication and leadership skills. A genuine passion for early childhood education. Complete Childcare is committed to providing the best possible care to its children and safeguarding and promoting welfare of young children. All applicants will be required to complete an application form, and any offers of employment are conditional on the receipt of 2 satisfactory references, a satisfactory right to work check and an enhanced DBS check. Complete Childcare is fully committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees, workers and job applicants. The Company aims to create a culture that encourages and values diversity and that appoints, rewards and promotes staff based on merit. A Day Nurseries.co.uk 'Top 20 Recommended Large Nursery Group' for 2020! Complete Childcare is a group of 17 day nurseries and pre-schools providing excellent care and education for children aged 3 months to 5 years old throughout Reading, Wokingham, Bracknell, Newbury and Banbury. Whether you are looking for a special place for your child or looking to progress you career we would love to hear from you.

Lead and manage the daily operations of the nursery room to ensure a safe and stimulating environment. Support and mentor staff while planning and delivering engaging activities aligned with EYFS guidelines.

A Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare is essential, along with previous experience in a senior or room leader role. Candidates must have a strong understanding of safeguarding practices and a passion for early childhood education.

• Paid 45 minute lunch breaks • Childcare discount • Wellbeing incentive • Career growth • Ongoing training and development • Twelve week training bootcamp • Company events

• LeadershipPreferred
• CommunicationPreferred

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Leadership
• Staff Mentoring
• EYFS Guidelines
• Activity Planning
• Child Observation
• Assessment and Recording
• Safeguarding
• Communication

• Education
• Management & Leadership
• Social Services

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Aug 31, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Mid-Senior level