Nursery Room Leader

Nursery Room Leader – Guildford, Surrey GU1
A warm, child-focused opportunity within a nurturing nurseries & early years setting in Guildford, ideal for an experienced Early Years Room Leader looking to progress within high-quality childcare and EYFS delivery.

Employment Type
Full-time | Permanent | 40 hours per week 

Salary
£29,000 – £30,000 per year dependent on experience + benefits

Pay & Benefits

• Competitive salary package dependent on experience
• Supportive leadership and management structure
• Ongoing training and CPD opportunities
• Career progression within a growing early years setting
• Well-resourced nursery environment
• Supportive team culture with collaborative working
• Opportunities to lead and mentor junior staff
• Staff wellbeing-focused environment
• Modern learning spaces and outdoor play facilities
• Regular team development and support meetings
• Long-term career stability within childcare
• Professional development within nurseries & early years

Working Hours & Shift Pattern
Full-time | Permanent | Monday to Friday
Based in Guildford, Surrey within a nursery setting

• Consistent weekday working pattern
• Supportive management and senior leadership available on-site
• Collaborative room-based working environment
• Focus on high-quality childcare and EYFS delivery
• Structured operational support and team guidance

Job Description
As a Nursery Room Leader, you will support the day-to-day running of a welcoming nursery setting in Guildford, Surrey GU1, helping to deliver high-quality childcare and engaging early years education within a supportive and child-centred environment. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Nursery Practitioner or Early Years Room Leader looking to progress within a well-established EYFS setting focused on nurturing development, creativity, learning, and positive relationships with children and families.

Within this nursery environment, you will play a key role in supporting EYFS delivery, mentoring team members, and maintaining excellent standards of childcare and safeguarding. The setting promotes teamwork, learning, and professional growth, making it an appealing opportunity for early years professionals seeking long-term development within childcare and nurseries & early years.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the daily running of a designated nursery room
• Support children’s learning and development in line with EYFS
• Create engaging and stimulating learning activities
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding and child welfare
• Supervise, mentor, and support junior nursery staff
• Build strong relationships with parents and carers
• Monitor children’s progress and developmental milestones
• Ensure accurate documentation and observation records are maintained
• Support health, safety, hygiene, and compliance procedures
• Work collaboratively with the wider nursery leadership team

Requirements

• You must have the permanent right to work in the UK
• Relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification or equivalent
• Previous experience working as a Room Leader, Early Years Room Leader, or senior Nursery Practitioner
• Strong understanding of Nursery (EYFS) environments and childcare delivery
• Ability to support child development, safeguarding, and learning outcomes
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with children, families, and colleagues
• Ability to work independently while leading and supporting a room team
• Also suitable for: Early Years Room Leader, Senior Nursery Practitioner, Preschool Room Leader, Nursery Room Manager, Early Years Educator, Senior Early Years Educator

Company Culture
As a Nursery Room Leader, you will be joining a supportive and welcoming childcare setting that values teamwork, child-centred learning, and professional development. The environment encourages collaboration, positivity, and high standards of care while supporting ongoing learning and progression within nurseries & early years.

Leadership within the setting promotes a warm and inclusive atmosphere where staff feel supported, valued, and encouraged to contribute to the continued growth and success of the nursery environment.

Apply Today
If you are an experienced early years professional looking to progress your career within a supportive childcare environment in Guildford, Surrey, this could be an excellent next step. Your leadership skills, EYFS experience, and passion for supporting children’s development will be highly valued within this welcoming nursery setting.

Apply today to explore a rewarding opportunity within a nurturing and professional early years environment where long-term growth, support, and career progression are genuinely encouraged.

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
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