Nursery Room Leader

Company: Xede Recruitment
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Location: Chelmsford
Job Description:

Job Title: Nursery Room Leader (Temporary)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Start Date: Immediate

Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Nursery Room Leader to join our team on a temporary basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate early years professional to lead a room, support staff, and provide high-quality care and education for children in a nurturing environment. This is a temporary contract while a permanent staff member is hired.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage a designated nursery room, ensuring a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment
  • Plan, implement, and evaluate engaging activities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework
  • Support and mentor room staff, promoting teamwork and professional development
  • Monitor and record children’s development, maintaining accurate observations and assessments
  • Build strong relationships with parents/carers and communicate effectively about children’s progress
  • Ensure safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery policies are followed at all times

Requirements

  • Minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years (or equivalent)
  • Valid DBS registered on the Update Service (UDS)
  • Previous experience in a similar role or strong experience within an early years setting
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills
  • Sound knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding procedures

If you are enthusiastic, reliable, and ready to step into a leadership role, we would love to hear from you.

eXede Ltd is acting as an Employment Business and the successful applicant will be engaged by the agency on a PAYE basis. We are committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults and full applicant vetting processes will be carried out, including enhanced DBS checks Childrens and/or Adults Barred List checks included for any applications made. This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act

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Posted: June 6th, 2026