Pre School Room Leader

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 19 March 2026
LOCATION
Crawley, West Sussex
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Education
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SKILLS

Childcare Early Years Education Room Leader EYFS Leadership Communication Skills

FULL DESCRIPTION

Salary: £13.98 per hour

Days/Hours: 35 hours per week / Monday to Friday, 7:00am – 2:45pm (30 mins unpaid lunch)

Contract: Permanent / 38 weeks per year / Term Time Only

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Preschool Room Leader to lead our Early Years setting. This role is ideal for a passionate childcare leader looking for a Term-Time only position with excellent work-life balance.

Pre School Room Leader – Crawley, West Sussex, RH11

Salary: £13.98 per hour

Days/Hours: 35 hours per week / Monday to Friday, 7:00am – 2:45pm (30 mins unpaid lunch)

Contract: Permanent / 38 weeks per year / Term Time Only

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Preschool Room Leader to lead our Early Years setting. This role is ideal for a passionate childcare leader looking for a Term-Time only position with excellent work-life balance.

Benefits

  • Term time only working pattern (38 weeks)
  • A friendly, supportive early years team
  • Ongoing training and professional development
  • A rewarding leadership role making a real difference

Responsibilities

  • Create a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment
  • Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate indoor and outdoor activities
  • Observe, assess, and track children’s development in line with the EYFS
  • Build strong relationships with children, parents, and colleagues
  • Promote positive behaviour and support children’s independence

About You

• Hold a relevant Level 3+ Childcare qualification

• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain)

• Previous experience as a Room Leader or Nursery Practitioner

• Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills

• A genuine passion for early years education

Are you a passionate Early Years Room Leader ready to grow your career?

👇 Apply today — let’s get your interview booked in!

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