Job Description
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Room Leader – Pre-School Room (3–5 Years) RECRUITMENT BONUS £1,500 (T&Cs apply) Blossom Lodge Day Nursery recruiting via Reed Education Cheltenham Full Time – 4.5 days per week
Blossom Lodge Day Nursery is seeking an experienced and passionate Room Leader to lead our Pre-School Room (ages 3–5). This is an exciting opportunity to step into a leadership role within a warm, friendly, and supportive nursery, where children and staff alike are encouraged to flourish.
You’ll be joining a dedicated team, supported by a committed Senior Leadership Team who are passionate about continual professional development and delivering outstanding early years care.
The Role
As Room Leader, you will:
- Lead and supervise a small team of early years practitioners
- Work closely with the Nursery Manager on the day-to-day running of the room
- Provide a safe, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment
- Deliver high-quality EYFS practice to maximise children’s learning and development
- Support staff development and ensure best practice is consistently maintained
- Build strong, positive relationships with parents and carers
About You
You will be:
- An experienced early years professional with leadership or room-based experience
- Passionate about early childhood development and school readiness
- Confident managing staff and leading by example
- Organised, caring, and committed to achieving positive outcomes for children
- A strong communicator and team player
What We Offer
- Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications(April 2026 wage increase above minimum wage)
- £1,500 Recruitment Bonus(T&Cs apply)
- 31 days annual leave, including:
- 28 days standard entitlement
- Your birthday off – on us!
- 2 days allocated for our Christmas closure
- Additional xwzovoh holiday after 5 years’ service
- Ongoing career development and training, including access to NoodleNow, an industry-leading learning platform
- Up to 25% staff childcare discount(T&Cs apply)
- Employee recognition and long-service award vouchers
- Recommend a Friend Scheme – £500 bonus after successful probation
- Access to Perkbox employee discounts and benefits
- Pension scheme
- Staff non-uniform day on the last Friday of every month
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