Charles Hunter Associates

Early Years Room Leader

Early Years Room Leaders required for a large friendly Nursery in Gosport.

The Nursery can take up to 145 Children from 6 months to 5 years.

The Room Leader position is an exciting role for someone who is passionate about childcare and working with a team to ensure the delivery of high-quality early years education.


We can also offer Full time or part time hours.

Part time hours being 7am to 1pm or 1pm to 6pm.



Salary Information


Room Leader



  • £14.32 per hour

  • Approx.

    £29,786 per annum (40 hours)

  • Approx.

    £18,616 - £22,339 per annum (25-30 hours)



Job Purpose



  • To lead the day-to-day operation of a designated nursery room, ensuring the delivery of high-quality early years education and care in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

  • The Room Leader is responsible for ensuring a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment that supports children's development, while providing effective leadership and support to colleagues and maintaining compliance with safeguarding, health and safety, and statutory requirements.



Leadership and Team Management




  • Lead, support, and motivate staff within the room to maintain high standards of care and education.

  • Organise staff deployment effectively to meet statutory ratios and operational needs.

  • Support the induction, supervision, and ongoing development of staff, including identifying training needs (in partnership with the Nursery Manager).

  • Promote effective communication, teamwork, and a positive working culture.

  • Act as a role model, demonstrating professionalism and best practice at all times.



Essential Qualifications and Experience



  • A full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (as defined by the Department for Education and meeting EYFS requirements)

  • Experience working in an early years setting

  • Knowledge of the EYFS framework and child development

  • Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures

  • Awareness of inclusive practice and SEND support Desirable

  • Previous experience in a leadership or supervisory role

  • Additional training in safeguarding, SEND, or early years leadership



For further information or an informal chat please contact Katie on 01189 485555 Thank you!




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