Randstad Education is partnering with a high-quality day nursery in Crawley to find a dedicated, full-time Nursery Room Leader. This is a critical leadership appointment for a reflective practitioner who doesn’t just manage a classroom routine, but actively inspires and mentors their team.
The role requires full-time commitment, five days a week, Monday to Friday, in alignment with school hours.
Position
Nursery Room Leader
Location
Crawley
Contract Type
Permanent full-time role
Start Date
ASAP
Qualification
Level 3 qualification in Childcare/Early Years (Level 4 or above is highly desirable)
Responsibilities
- Guide staff, conduct peer observations, and run 1:1 training.
- Embed a “curiosity approach” to deliver stimulating activities.
- Deploy staff and resources to seamlessly maintain statutory ratios.
- Enforce strict child protection procedures and daily risk assessments.
- Manage the “EY Log” and provide professional development updates.
Preferred Skills
- A Level 3 childcare qualification (e.g., Early Years Educator).
- Strong understanding of curiosity-led learning models.
- Proven ability to mentor staff and foster team collaboration.
- Proficient in tracking progress using the EY Log platform.
- Deep knowledge of statutory ratios and Ofsted frameworks.
- Clear professional skills for feedback to staff and parents.
Personal Attributes
- Highly motivated to evaluate and improve classroom practice.
- Natural role model who maintains high professional standards.
- Deeply committed to proactive child safety and welfare.
- Skilled at building trusting relationships with families and colleagues.
- Energetic and resourceful in developing stimulating learning environments.
Please note that this role is unable to offer any Sponsorship at this time.
All candidates will be subject to Randstad Education’s child protection and UK eligibility vetting including a DBS check and providing satisfactory references. A DBS on the update service would be a distinct advantage due to the urgent nature of some of these roles.
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