Toddler Room Lead

Toddler Room Lead – St Ives

Pay: £14.00–£14.25 per hour, dependent on experience

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Advertised by Vantage Education Partners

Vantage Education Partners is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a highly respected, family-run nursery group in the St Ives area.

We are seeking a confident, caring and experienced Toddler Room Lead to take responsibility for a busy and engaging toddler room within a well-established early years setting.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practitioner or current room leader who is passionate about supporting children during this important stage of their development. You will lead by example, support your team and help create a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment where toddlers can build confidence, independence and curiosity.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive pay of £14.00–£14.25 per hour, dependent on experience
• Annual pay reviews and loyalty-based increases
• Discounted childcare
• Fully funded CPD and professional development
• Access to further early years qualifications and leadership training
• Salary sacrifice benefits
• Pension scheme
• Holiday allowance
• Staff wellbeing initiatives
• Employee reward and recognition programme
• Regular team celebrations and seasonal events
• Free parking

The Role

As Toddler Room Lead, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day organisation of the toddler room and support your team to deliver consistently high standards of care and education.

You will plan and oversee engaging, age-appropriate learning opportunities that reflect the interests and individual needs of the children. You will also ensure that routines, observations, assessments and safeguarding procedures are followed effectively.

Working closely with the nursery leadership team, you will help maintain a positive team culture and ensure that parents and carers feel informed, reassured and involved in their child’s development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support the toddler room team in the delivery of high-quality childcare and early education.
• Plan and oversee stimulating learning experiences in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage.
• Create a nurturing environment that supports children’s emotional, physical, social and language development.
• Ensure children’s individual routines, needs and interests are understood and met.
• Complete and oversee observations, assessments and next-step planning.
• Build strong and professional relationships with parents and carers.
• Support staff through guidance, mentoring and day-to-day supervision.
• Ensure safeguarding, health and safety and statutory requirements are followed at all times.
• Maintain appropriate staffing ratios and support the effective organisation of the room.
• Work closely with the Nursery Manager and Deputy Manager to support continuous improvement across the setting.

About You

We are looking for a passionate and organised early years professional who is confident leading others and committed to delivering excellent outcomes for young children.

You will have:

• A minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification.
• Previous experience working with children under three.
• Experience as a Room Leader, Deputy Room Leader or senior practitioner, or the confidence to step into a leadership position.
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS and safeguarding requirements, toddler development and age-appropriate practice.
• An Enhanced DBS check and Paediatric First Aid qualification, or willingness to obtain one.

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to join a supportive nursery group that is committed to quality, professional development and recognising the contribution of its staff.

You will have the opportunity to lead a room, develop your management skills and make a meaningful difference during a vital stage of children’s early development.

Vantage Education Partners is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check and suitable references.

Apply today through Vantage Education Partners to find out more about this exciting opportunity.