Room Leader – Ladybirds Room

About the Role

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a registered charity, building stronger families since 1869. Today we work with more than 60,000 families in over 150 community based services, as well as supporting thousands more through national programmes and grants. We transform lives by providing practical, emotional and financial support to those who are experiencing poverty, disadvantage and social isolation.

Are you a skilled early years practitioner with leadership experience? Are you solution focused and passionate about making a difference? Do you have experience of taking on extra responsibilities within your current role? If so, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] has an exciting opportunity leading a small team to care for children aged 2 and 3 in our lovely Ladybirds room.

Main Responsibilities

• You will lead a small team within the Ladybirds room at our Cygnets setting.
• You will be responsible as a key worker for progressing the learning and development of the children in your care.
• You will support the setting supervisor and deputy with leadership tasks and administrative roles.

Main Requirements

• You will hold an early years and childcare qualification at a minimum of level 3.
• You will be an energetic, self-motivated and innovative individual who is keen to bring along new ideas and make them happen.
• Good written skills for observation and report writing.
• You will have some experience of working at a senior level or be confident taking on additional responsibilities.
• You will have experience with early identification and support of additional needs.
• You will have experience of following best safeguarding practice.
• Ability to organise workload, meet competing priorities and flexibility to adapt to changing work schedules.
• Ability to build positive relationships, communicate effectively, and work collaboratively.
• Commitment to equal opportunities, diversity and equality.
• Ability to align with and support [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]'s mission and values.
• Appointments are subject to [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] receiving a satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Benefits

• Up to 6% matched-pension contributions.
• Enhanced paid sick leave and paid family leave provisions.
• Eye care and winter flu jabs vouchers.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Investing in your professional development with ongoing quality training and career development opportunities.

How to Apply

Click the ‘Apply’ link below and fill out our digital application form. Closing Date: 31/05/2026 at 23:59.

For direct queries or if you would like to discuss any aspect of the selection process, please email [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], Early Years Manager.

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. All candidates with a disability are welcome to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme.