Nursery Room Leader – Reading, Berkshire, RG30
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Nursery Room Leader – Reading, Berkshire, RG30
Salary: Circa £30,000 per year (depending on experience and qualifications)
Days/Hours: 4 or 5 Days – 40 hours | 8:00am–6:00pm
Contract: Permanent | All Year Round
Nursery Room Leader – Reading, Berkshire RG30
Salary: Circa £30,000 per year (depending on experience and qualifications)
Days/Hours: 4 or 5 Days – 40 hours | 8:00am–6:00pm
Contract: Permanent | All Year Round
**Not suitable for school-hours or term-time applicants*
We are seeking a passionate Nursery Room Leader to join our dedicated team in Reading, Berkshire.
Based in a long-standing private nursery with a large enclosed natural garden and a separate baby area, this role is perfect for someone able to lead, motivate, and inspire a team while delivering high-quality childcare. You will ensure a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment, supporting children’s development and wellbeing in line with EYFS and regulatory standards.
Benefits
- 28 days annual leave including bank holidays (+ a day off for your birthday each year)
- Expansive natural garden offering endless outdoor learning opportunities
- Ride-to-work scheme – keep fit while reducing travel costs
- Free uniform
- Company pension
- Online learning journals
- Childcare discount
- Training and career progression opportunities
- Local transport links and on-site parking
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage your nursery room and team
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements
- Create and implement engaging educational programs
- Build positive relationships with parents, children, and staff
- Manage budgets, resources, and overall nursery operations
About You
The ideal candidate will:
• Minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification
• Previous nursery practitioner experience
• Extensive knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding, child protection, and SEND
• Experience developing high-performing teams through motivation, coaching, and training
• Experience participating in Ofsted inspections with “Good” or “Outstanding” outcomes
• Ability to build strong parent partnerships
• Eligible to work in the UK
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