Early Years Room Lead

Company: Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary School
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Location: Langton Long Blandford
Job Description:

About this Role

Room lead role 37 hours per week, between 7:45am and 6pm, all year round. The setting is a thriving, forward‑thinking and caring environment dedicated to enabling the best start in life for all children.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide a safe, supportive, and fun environment where children feel eager to explore and try new things.
  • Plan the provision for the room you lead, recording observations and sharing information with parents and carers to support learning at home.
  • Collaborate with a team of professionals to meet the needs of children and support each other’s development.
  • Use technology to communicate with families and the wider organisation.
  • Take initiative, solve problems and adapt to ever‑changing daily situations.

Benefits

We want our staff to thrive, offering an extensive range of wellness services and professional learning opportunities to support growth and development.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Minimum Level 3 Early Years and Childcare qualification.
  • Safeguarding, Paediatric First Aid, Childcare or Food Hygiene qualifications are an advantage.
  • Previous experience as a room lead is preferable but not essential.

About you

  • Passionate about working with children, calm, supportive, enthusiastic, and self‑motivated.
  • Good organisational skills, able to record observations, plan provision, and keep accurate records.
  • Capable of using a computer confidently for communication.

We value the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from all.

All applicants will be subject to a number of checks including the Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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Posted: June 4th, 2026