Toddler Room Leader

Toddler Room Leader – Sunningdale, Berkshire, SL5
Join a Montessori-inspired nursery in Sunningdale, Berkshire, SL5, where independence, curiosity and meaningful play shape children's early learning. As a Toddler Room Leader, you will lead a vibrant toddler room, guide practitioners and deliver high-quality EYFS experiences within a nurturing, well-equipped setting. This position suits an experienced Level 3 early years professional ready to combine hands-on childcare with room leadership.

Employment Type
Full-time, permanent. No sponsorship available for this role. You must have the permanent right to work in the UK.

Salary
£29,000 – £32,000 per annum (dependent on experience) + benefits

Benefits

• Competitive salary package based on experience
• Paid annual leave entitlement
• Ongoing training and professional development (CPD)
• Supportive leadership and mentoring
• Opportunities for career progression
• Staff wellbeing-focused environment
• Positive and collaborative team culture
• Access to high-quality learning resources
• Structured onboarding and induction
• Modern, well-equipped nursery setting

Working Hours & Shift Pattern
Full-time, permanent position.
Based in Sunningdale, SL5.

• Monday to Friday working pattern
• Shifts scheduled within standard nursery operating hours
• No regular weekend work required
• Breaks provided during working hours
• Consistent schedule with some flexibility depending on nursery needs

Job Description
As a Toddler Room Leader, you will deliver high-quality early years education and childcare while taking responsibility for the daily leadership of a toddler room in Sunningdale. Working within a Montessori-inspired nursery, you will create engaging, child-led learning experiences in line with the EYFS, helping toddlers develop independence, confidence and emotional wellbeing through purposeful play. You will plan learning activities, monitor children's progress, maintain high safeguarding standards and provide guidance to junior practitioners. This Nursery Room Leader position combines hands-on early years practice with team leadership, family relationships and responsibility for maintaining a stimulating and inclusive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the day-to-day running of the toddler room
• Plan and deliver engaging, child-led activities and learning experiences aligned with the EYFS
• Support, mentor and guide junior practitioners within the room
• Monitor and assess children's learning and development, maintaining accurate records
• Create a stimulating, inclusive and safe environment that supports toddlers' individual needs
• Build positive and professional relationships with parents and carers
• Promote positive behaviour, confidence, independence and emotional development
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, care, health and safety
• Ensure practice meets Ofsted and relevant early years regulatory requirements
• Work collaboratively with the wider nursery team and leadership

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 an equivalent recognised qualification
• Proven experience working within a toddler room or Room Leader position
• Strong understanding of the EYFS, early years development and nursery practice
• Ability to lead a room, plan engaging learning experiences and maintain high-quality childcare standards
• Confident communicator who can build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues
• Able to work independently, manage day-to-day room responsibilities and contribute effectively to the wider nursery team
• Also suitable for: Room Leader, Early Years Room Leader, Nursery Room Leader, Senior Nursery Practitioner

Company Culture
As a Toddler Room Leader, you will be part of a supportive nursery culture where children's individual learning journeys are central to everyday practice. The Montessori-inspired approach encourages independence, creativity, exploration and respect, while the team works collaboratively to build strong partnerships with families. Practitioners are supported through mentoring, ongoing CPD and opportunities for career progression, with staff wellbeing and professional development valued alongside consistently high standards of nurseries & early years education and childcare.

Apply Today
Your Level 3 early years experience, leadership skills and commitment to high-quality childcare will be valued in this Toddler Room Leader position. Based in Sunningdale, this is an opportunity to develop your nurseries & early years career within a supportive Montessori-inspired setting while helping toddlers build confidence, independence and a positive foundation for learning. Apply today to take the next step in your early years leadership career.

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