Room Leader

Room Leader – Egham, Surrey, TW20
Join a welcoming nursery in Egham, Surrey, TW20 as a Room Leader, leading a nurturing early years room where emotional security, purposeful play and strong family partnerships support children's development. This full-time leadership position suits an experienced early years practitioner with a Level 3 or higher qualification who is ready to guide colleagues, strengthen EYFS practice and continue developing professionally.

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

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

Benefits

• 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
• 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
• Workplace pension scheme
• Staff referral rewards for introducing new colleagues
• Referral rewards for introducing new families to the nursery
• 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
• 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 deliver high-quality childcare and early years education within an established nursery in Egham, TW20. You will take day-to-day responsibility for a welcoming, stimulating room, leading practitioners by example and ensuring children feel safe, understood and encouraged to develop through purposeful learning and play.
You will oversee planning, observations and learning records in line with the EYFS framework while helping practitioners recognise each child's individual needs, interests and developmental milestones. Strong family partnerships are central to the setting, and you will build trusted relationships with parents and carers through clear, professional communication.
This nurseries & early years position combines hands-on childcare with room leadership, giving you the opportunity to strengthen your leadership skills while contributing to a calm, well-resourced environment that promotes emotional security, curiosity, confidence and independence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and support the practitioners working within your room
• Deliver high-quality childcare and education in line with the EYFS framework
• Plan, implement and evaluate purposeful, age-appropriate learning experiences
• Recognise and support each child's individual needs, interests and developmental milestones
• Maintain accurate observations, assessments and individual learning journals
• Create a positive, inclusive and stimulating environment that encourages 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
• Manage effective room routines, transitions and the organisation of resources
• Contribute to team meetings, nursery development and continuous improvement

Essential Requirements

• You must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for this role.
• A full and relevant Level 3 or higher qualification in Early Years Education, Childcare, CCLD or an equivalent UK-recognised qualification
• Previous experience within a nursery or early years setting, ideally with leadership or supervisory responsibility
• Sound knowledge of the EYFS framework, safeguarding standards, child development and high-quality nursery practice
• Ability to lead a room, support colleagues, plan engaging learning experiences and maintain accurate developmental records
• A calm, positive and professional communication style, with the ability to build trusted relationships with children, families and colleagues
• Confidence using your initiative, making day-to-day decisions and taking responsibility for standards within your room while collaborating with the wider nursery team
• Also suitable for: Early Years Room Leader, Nursery Room Leader, Preschool Room Leader, Room Manager, Senior Early Years Educator, Senior Nursery Practitioner

Company Culture
As a Room Leader, you will be part of a close-knit nursery team where communication, contribution and responsibility are central to everyday practice. Experienced colleagues work collaboratively to create consistency for children and a welcoming environment for families and staff.
Professional development is actively supported through ongoing CPD, in-house training, qualification pathways and regular one-to-one support. Team members are encouraged to strengthen their leadership skills and contribute ideas that improve children's experiences. The nursery provides a calm, well-resourced setting designed to support secure relationships, purposeful learning and genuine enjoyment throughout the day.

Apply Today
Your early years experience, leadership skills and commitment to high-quality childcare will be valued in this supportive Egham nursery. This Room Leader position offers the opportunity to develop professionally while leading a room where children are encouraged to become confident, curious and independent. If you hold a relevant Level 3 or higher qualification and are ready to progress your early years leadership career, apply today for this permanent position in the TW20 area.

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