Senior Nursery Room Leader

Are you looking for an exciting Senior Nursery Room Leader role in a high-quality Early Years environment based in Crowborough, East Sussex?

We are looking for an experienced, confident and passionate Senior Nursery Room Leader to join a supportive early years team. This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a senior position within a nurturing setting where children are encouraged to learn, play, and develop in a stimulating environment. You will play a key leadership role in delivering outstanding early years care and education, with genuine opportunities for ongoing professional development and progression into management.

• Lead the planning and delivery of high-quality, age-appropriate activities in line with the EYFS framework
• Take a senior leadership role within the room, supporting and mentoring practitioners to maintain excellent standards
• Create a safe, nurturing, inclusive, and stimulating environment for all children
• Act as Key Person, overseeing children’s learning, development, wellbeing, and care needs
• Monitor, assess, and record children’s progress, sharing updates and milestones with parents and carers
• Build strong, trusting relationships with families through clear and effective communication
• Support safeguarding, child protection, and health & safety compliance across the setting
• Drive continuous improvement within the room, contributing to overall nursery quality and standards

• Level 3 qualification or above in Early Years Education (essential)
• Significant experience in an Early Years setting, ideally as a Room Leader or in a senior nursery role
• Strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding, and child protection requirements
• Confident leadership skills with the ability to support, motivate, and develop a team
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Passionate about early childhood development and delivering outstanding care and education
• Committed to maintaining the highest professional standards

• Competitive salary
• Ongoing professional development and clear career progression opportunities
• Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
• Your birthday off – because you deserve it
• 25% childcare discount
• Enhanced family leave and return-to-work support
• Wellbeing support including Employee Assistance Programme and mental health resources
• Financial wellbeing support and access to salary finance options
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI)
• Access to a comprehensive benefits and wellbeing platform with retail discounts and support tools
• Pension scheme with employer support