ROOM LEADER NURSERY PRACTITIONER QUALIFIED - #2108310

A Level 3 Nursery room leader provides high-quality care and education for children, usually from birth to 5 years old, while supporting their learning, development, and wellbeing in a safe and nurturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver engaging activities that support children's learning and development.
• Ensure children's safety, health, and wellbeing at all times.
• Observe, assess, and record children's progress in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Support children's emotional, social, physical, and intellectual development.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and stimulating learning environment.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery policies and procedures.
• Work as a key person for a group of children, providing individual support and communicating with parents.

Essential Qualifications:

• Level 3 Early Years Educator or an equivalent childcare qualification.
• Knowledge of the EYFS framework.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Paediatric First Aid (often required or desirable).
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one, depending on the employer).

Key Skills:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, empathy, and enthusiasm for working with children.
• Teamwork and the ability to work independently.
• Good observation and record-keeping skills.
• Creativity in planning fun and educational activities.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.

Typical Working Hours:

• Usually 30–40 hours per week, with shifts between approximately 7:30 am and 6:30 pm, depending on the nursery.

Career Progression:

With experience, a Level 3 Nursery Leader can progress to roles such as:

• SENIOR Room Leader
• Deputy Nursery Manager
• Nursery Manager
• Early Years Teacher (with further qualifications)
• SEND or safeguarding specialist within early years settings