Room Leader

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Edenbridge
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Associate
CATEGORY
Childcare
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SKILLS

Level 3 Childcare qualification EYFS knowledge Room leadership Key person experience Safeguarding Observation and assessment Teamwork Communication

FULL DESCRIPTION

Room Leader

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is hiring a Room Leader in Edenbridge (TN8). Full-time, Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week. Salary up to £15 per hour (DOE).

Job Description

Location: Edenbridge (TN8)
Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week
Salary: Up to £15 per hour (DOE)

About the Setting: This nursery is a warm, nurturing setting dedicated to providing high-quality care and early years education. We create a safe, stimulating environment where children can grow in confidence and develop key skills in preparation for school. We are looking for a confident and experienced Room Leader (Level 3) to join our friendly and supportive team, leading a room and ensuring outstanding care and learning experiences for all children. Due to the location, this role is best suited to a driver.

Benefits We Offer:

  • Starting salary: £13.50 to £15.50 per hour
  • Open to temp-to-perm candidates
  • Pension scheme
  • Staff events and Employee of the Month rewards
  • Yearly bonus
  • Childcare discounts

What We Need From You:

  • Level 3 qualification in Childcare (essential)
  • Previous experience working in a nursery or early years setting
  • Experience leading a room or taking on senior responsibilities
  • Strong knowledge of child development and EYFS
  • Ability to build strong relationships with parents/carers
  • Strong communication, leadership, and teamwork skills
  • Reliable, flexible, and proactive approach

Your Duties Will Include:

  • Leading and managing a room, supporting and guiding team members
  • Acting as a key person for a group of children
  • Planning and delivering engaging EYFS-based activities
  • Monitoring children’s learning, development, and wellbeing
  • Ensuring safeguarding, health & safety, and welfare standards are consistently met
  • Building strong partnerships with colleagues, parents, and professionals
  • Overseeing observations, assessments, and tracking of children’s progress

Ideal Candidate:

  • Passionate about early years education
  • Confident leader with a positive and proactive attitude
  • Caring, enthusiastic, and committed to high standards
  • Strong organisational and leadership skills
  • A supportive team player who can motivate others

Shift: Full time 40 hours

Branch Details

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Kent
Unit 64, Base point, Victoria Way, Office 2
Kent, Dartford, DA1 5FS
Phone: [contact hidden]
Email: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

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