Room Leader – Pre School Room (3-5 Years)

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Location: Cheltenham
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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

  • 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, 2 days allocated for our Christmas closure, and additional 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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Posted: May 28th, 2026