Room Leader

Room Leader – Egham, Surrey, TW20
Lead a welcoming early years room within a well-established nursery in Egham, Surrey, where emotional security, purposeful play and strong family partnerships shape each child’s experience.

Employment Type
Full-time, permanent and all year round.

Salary
£28,000–£29,000 per annum + benefits

Pay & Benefits

• Workplace pension scheme
• Annual loyalty bonus recognising dedication and professional development
• Extra paid day off on or around your birthday, subject to staffing cover
• Paid half-day leave to recharge or manage personal commitments
• Staff referral rewards for introducing new colleagues
• Referral rewards for introducing new families to the nursery
• Ongoing CPD and regular in-house training
• Access to Level 3 and Level 4/5 qualification pathways
• Regular one-to-one support and career development
• Supportive, collaborative and team-focused nursery culture
• Safe, well-resourced and nurturing working environment

Working Hours & Shift Pattern
Full-time, permanent and all year round
Egham, Surrey, TW20

• 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Flexible shift patterns across the nursery’s opening hours
• Applicants must be available for shifts between 7:30am and 6:00pm
• This is an all-year-round position rather than a term-time-only role
• You will lead the day-to-day operation of your room while working closely with the wider nursery team

Job Description
As a Room Leader, you will be responsible for creating a warm, stimulating and nurturing nursery room within an established childcare setting in Egham, Surrey, TW20. As the Nursery Room Leader, you will lead by example, supporting your team to deliver high-quality childcare and learning in line with the EYFS framework while ensuring every child feels safe, understood and encouraged to develop.
You will help shape purposeful learning through play, oversee individual observations and learning records, and build trusted relationships with parents and carers. The setting values emotional security, curiosity, independence and school readiness, making this an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to children’s early development within the nurseries & early years sector. You will also benefit from ongoing learning, qualification pathways and genuine career progression within a supportive nursery environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and support the practitioners working within your room
• Deliver high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS framework
• Plan, implement and evaluate purposeful, age-appropriate learning activities
• Ensure each child’s individual needs, interests and developmental milestones are recognised and supported
• Maintain accurate observations, assessments and individual learning journals
• Create a positive, inclusive and stimulating environment that promotes confidence and independence
• Build open and professional relationships with parents and carers through regular communication and progress updates
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, child protection, health and safety and professional practice
• Support effective room routines, transitions and the organisation of resources
• Contribute to team meetings, nursery development and continuous improvement

Requirements

• You must be able to demonstrate your right to work in the UK
• A full and relevant Level 3 or higher qualification in Early Years Education, Childcare, CCLD or an equivalent UK-recognised qualification
• Previous experience working within a nursery or early years setting, ideally with leadership or supervisory responsibility
• Sound working knowledge of the EYFS framework, safeguarding standards and child development
• Ability to lead a room, support colleagues, plan engaging activities and maintain accurate developmental records
• A calm, positive and professional communicator who can build trusted relationships with children, families and colleagues
• Confidence working independently, making day-to-day decisions and taking responsibility for standards within your room
• Also suitable for: Early Years Room Leader, Nursery Room Leader, Preschool Room Leader, Room Manager, Senior Early Years Educator and Senior Nursery Practitioner

Company Culture
As a Room Leader, you will be joining a close-knit and supportive nursery team where family, communication, contribution and responsibility are central to everyday practice. Experienced colleagues work collaboratively to create consistency for children and a welcoming atmosphere for staff and families.
The nursery invests in its people through qualification pathways, ongoing CPD, in-house learning and regular one-to-one support. Team members are encouraged to develop their confidence, strengthen their leadership skills and contribute ideas that improve the children’s experience. The setting itself is calm, well-resourced and designed to support purposeful learning, secure relationships and genuine enjoyment throughout the nursery day.

Apply Today
Your childcare experience, leadership skills and commitment to early years development will be valued within this supportive nursery. This Room Leader position offers the opportunity to grow professionally while helping children feel confident, curious and ready for their next stage. If you are ready to take the next step in your early years leadership career within a supportive childcare setting, apply today for this full-time opportunity in Egham, Surrey, TW20.

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