Nursery Room Leader

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 19 March 2026
LOCATION
Reading
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Education
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SKILLS

Early Years qualification Nursery Practitioner Room Leader EYFS Safeguarding Communication Teamwork Childcare

FULL DESCRIPTION

Nursery Room Leader – Reading, Berkshire, RG2

Posted 1 month ago

£14.50 £ / Hour

Nursery Room Leader – Reading, Berkshire, RG2

Salary: £14.50 per hour (depending on experience, qualifications and age)

Days/Hours: 40 hours per week | 4 or 5 days | Shifts between 8:00am–6:00pm

Contract: Permanent / All year round

*Not suitable for term-time or school-hours applicants*

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Nursery Room Leader to join our friendly Nursery team.

You will be based in either the Preschool or Toddler room, working closely with the Nursery Owners and a supportive, dedicated staff team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident Level 3 Practitioner looking to step into or continue a leadership role within a nurturing setting.

Benefits

  • • Work directly alongside nursery owners
  • • Genuine work–life balance
  • • Supportive and welcoming staff team
  • • Childcare discount
  • • Regular staff treats, outings and celebrations
  • • Ongoing training and progression opportunities
  • • Excellent local transport links

Responsibilities

  • • Deliver high-quality childcare and early education
  • • Lead your room and support the development of your team
  • • Plan and implement engaging activities in line with the EYFS
  • • Celebrate children’s learning and development with families
  • • Contribute to the overall running and development of the nursery

About You

• Minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification (full and relevant) • Previous experience as a Nursery Practitioner or Room Leader • Strong knowledge of the EYFS and safeguarding • Passionate, caring and enthusiastic approach • Excellent communication and teamwork skills • Commitment to inclusive and outdoor learning practices • Eligible to work in the UK

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