Nursery Room Leader

Nursery Room Leader – Lightwater, Surrey, GU18
Join a welcoming, established early years setting in Lightwater as Nursery Room Leader. You will help lead high-quality care and learning for children aged from three months to five years, working within a thoughtful environment shaped by child-led learning, purposeful play and the Early Years Foundation Stage. This permanent, full-time position will suit an experienced Level 3 early years professional who enjoys supporting children, families and colleagues.

Employment Type
Permanent, full-time position working Monday to Friday for 51 weeks of the year. The nursery closes for the week between Christmas and New Year.

Salary
£29,500 to £30,000 per annum + benefits

Benefits

• Strong investment in professional development
• Funded training and CPD opportunities
• Career progression and internal promotion opportunities where possible
• Ongoing support and mentoring
• Positive Ofsted feedback, with safeguarding standards fully met
• Home-from-home nursery environment
• Well-resourced indoor learning and play spaces
• Dedicated outdoor space for nature-based activities and sport
• All-inclusive extra-curricular activities
• Nappies and wipes included in nursery fees
• Potential childcare discounts, wellbeing support and recognition rewards, subject to confirmation

Working Hours & Shift Pattern
Permanent, full-time employment, Monday to Friday.
Lightwater, Surrey, GU18 area.
• Nursery opening hours are 7:30am to 6:30pm
• Work for 51 weeks of the year, excluding the week between Christmas and New Year
• Support children aged from three months to five years
• Help lead daily room practice, learning experiences and routines
• Specific individual shift arrangements should be confirmed with the nursery

Job Description
As a Nursery Room Leader, you will help deliver high-quality care, learning and development experiences for children aged three months to five years in a Lightwater nursery setting. You will support room organisation, guide colleagues and create engaging child-led experiences through play and exploration. Based in the GU18 area, the nursery offers enriching indoor spaces, a dedicated outdoor area and a holistic approach guided by the Early Years Foundation Stage framework.

Key Responsibilities

• Help lead the day-to-day organisation and delivery of your nursery room
• Provide warm, responsive care that supports children’s wellbeing and development
• Plan and deliver purposeful, child-led learning experiences through play
• Observe children’s interests, progress and development and inform planning
• Create engaging indoor and outdoor learning opportunities
• Support colleagues with routines, room standards and consistent practice
• Build positive relationships with children, parents, carers and colleagues
• Contribute to safeguarding, health and safety and nursery procedures
• Maintain accurate observations, records and learning documentation
• Support an inclusive environment where every child can thrive

Essential Requirements

• You must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for this role.
• Level 3 qualification in Early Years or a relevant equivalent
• Experience working as a Nursery Practitioner, Room Leader or experienced early years professional
• Knowledge of child development, safeguarding and the Early Years Foundation Stage
• Ability to plan purposeful play, support child-led learning and guide room practice
• Warm, communicative and collaborative approach with children, families and colleagues
• Ability to take responsibility for room organisation, routines, records and learning experiences
• Also suitable for: Early Years Room Leader, Senior Room Leader, Lead Practitioner, Third in Charge

Company Culture
As a Nursery Room Leader, you will join a caring and highly qualified early years team within a positive, stimulating nursery environment. The Lightwater setting promotes a holistic approach guided by the EYFS, with child-centred activities, outdoor exploration and enriching learning spaces. The nursery’s 2025 Ofsted report confirmed that safeguarding standards were fully met, while the wider group supports staff development through training, ongoing guidance, progression and internal promotion where possible.

Apply Today
If you are an experienced Level 3 early years professional who can support room practice with warmth, organisation and confidence, this Nursery Room Leader position in Lightwater could be an excellent next step. Your ability to create meaningful learning experiences, support colleagues and build trusting relationships with families will be valued. Apply today to join a supportive childcare setting in Surrey, GU18, with professional development and progression opportunities.

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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