Nursery Room Leader | Closing 29/03/2026

Company: Chelmsford College
Apply for the Nursery Room Leader | Closing 29/03/2026
Location: Chelmsford
Job Description:

Title: Nursery Room Leader

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 52 weeks of the year

Salary: Up to £25,331 per annum

Organisation: Dovedale Nursery

Closing Date: 19/07/2026

Job Description

Level Three Nursery Room Leaders required to join a friendly and supportive team. The role involves leading a small team of childcare staff, ensuring the room meets all Ofsted expected standards while delivering rich, engaging experiences for children aged 1 to 11 years. You will demonstrate professional leadership, adaptability and maintain a warm, fun environment that balances learning with play.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and support the nursery team in daily operations and curriculum delivery.
  • Ensure health, safety and Ofsted compliance across the nursery.
  • Plan and facilitate stimulating activities and adventures that keep children excited and learning.
  • Build strong relationships with colleagues, parents and the wider school community.

Benefits

  • A warm and friendly working environment
  • Overtime opportunities
  • Tea breaks
  • Staff wellbeing support
  • Uniform provision
  • Discounted childcare
  • Up to 33 days holiday per year plus a birthday day off
  • Further training opportunities

Equal Opportunities

The College is committed to equality, diversity, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share these commitments.

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Posted: July 13th, 2026