Nursery Room Leader

Nursery Room Leader – Loughton, Essex, IG10
A rewarding part-time Nursery Room Leader position within a nurturing nurseries & early years setting in Loughton, Essex, IG10. Working Monday to Thursday, you will lead a nursery room team, support high-quality childcare and EYFS learning, and help create positive experiences for babies, toddlers and preschool children. This position suits an experienced early years professional ready to combine hands-on practice with room leadership.

Employment Type
Part-time | Permanent | Monday to Thursday | 36 hours per week

Salary
£23,000 to £23,628 per year, dependent on experience + benefits

Benefits

• Competitive salary package dependent on experience
• Regular support, training and professional development opportunities
• Career development within a supportive EYFS-focused childcare setting
• Supportive nursery leadership and a collaborative management team
• Well-resourced environment for babies, toddlers and preschool children
• Stimulating indoor and outdoor learning environments
• Positive team culture focused on warmth, professionalism and childcare excellence
• Opportunities to support child-led learning, creativity and development
• Collaborative working environment with a strong safeguarding focus
• Long-term career development within nurseries & early years

Working Hours & Shift Pattern
Part-time, permanent
Based within a nursery setting in Loughton, IG10

• Monday to Thursday, 36 hours per week
• Part-time working pattern within a nursery environment
• Room-based childcare and EYFS delivery
• Supportive leadership and team structure
• Strong focus on safeguarding, learning and child development

Job Description
As a Nursery Room Leader, you will deliver high-quality childcare and early years education while supporting the day-to-day running of a welcoming nursery room in Loughton, IG10. You will lead and encourage practitioners, support EYFS learning and development, maintain safeguarding and welfare standards, and help provide a safe, caring and stimulating environment for babies, toddlers and preschool children. The setting places a strong emphasis on play, creativity, curiosity, independence and child development.

This position is well suited to an experienced Early Years Educator, Senior Nursery Practitioner or room leader who understands Nursery (EYFS), preschool childcare and child-centred practice. You will combine hands-on work with children and room leadership, building positive relationships with families and colleagues while helping the team deliver consistent, engaging learning experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day running of a nursery room and support consistent high-quality practice
• Support the delivery of engaging EYFS learning and development experiences
• Provide guidance, encouragement and practical support to nursery practitioners
• Maintain safeguarding, health, safety and welfare standards within the room
• Encourage child-led learning, creative play and stimulating age-appropriate activities
• Build positive relationships with children, parents, carers and colleagues
• Monitor children's progress, development, wellbeing and individual needs
• Maintain accurate observations, records and nursery documentation
• Support compliance with nursery policies, procedures and EYFS standards
• Work collaboratively with the wider nursery and childcare team

Essential Requirements

• You must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for this role.
• Relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification or above
• Previous experience as a Room Leader, Early Years Educator or within a senior nursery position
• Strong experience within Nursery (EYFS), childcare and preschool environments
• Ability to support safeguarding children, child development and effective EYFS delivery
• Warm, professional and confident communication with children, families and colleagues
• Ability to work independently while effectively leading and supporting a nursery room team
• Also suitable for: Early Years Room Leader, Senior Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Practitioner, Room Manager, Senior Early Years Educator, Preschool Room Leader

Company Culture
As a Nursery Room Leader, you will be part of a supportive childcare setting where warmth, professionalism, caring practice and early years expertise are valued. The nursery encourages children to play, learn and grow through stimulating activities, creative learning spaces and a holistic EYFS approach. You will work within a collaborative, development-focused team with regular support, training and opportunities to continue building your childcare career.

Apply Today
If you are an experienced early years professional looking for a rewarding part-time Nursery Room Leader position in Loughton, your EYFS knowledge, leadership skills and commitment to children's development will be valued. Apply today to join a supportive nurseries & early years environment where teamwork, safeguarding, professional development and high-quality childcare are central to everyday practice.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so early interest is warmly encouraged.

Contact Details
Recruit by Nature
George Francis
George@recruitbynature.co.uk
Direct Line: 0118 334 8424
WhatsApp: 07782217154