Room Leader – Early Years
Location: Braintree
Salary: £25,000 – £27,000 per year
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Holiday: 20 days bank holidays
About the Role
TeacherActive is on the lookout for an enthusiastic and confident Room Leader who is ready to step up, take charge, and inspire both children and staff. If you’re passionate about delivering outstanding early years education through play-based learning, this is the perfect opportunity to make a real impact and grow your career.
What You’ll Be Doing
Leading and motivating your room team every day
Planning and delivering exciting, play-based learning opportunities
Ensuring smooth routines and a safe, nurturing environment
Supporting your team with coaching, guidance, and feedback
Building strong relationships with children, families, and colleagues
Maintaining the highest standards of safeguarding, safety, and cleanliness
What We’re Looking For
✔ Level 3 Early Years qualification (or above)
✔ Proven experience leading a team in an early years setting
✔ Strong knowledge of EYFS and child development
✔ Excellent communication and leadership skills
✔ Energy, creativity, and a hands-on approach
✔ Good understanding of health & safety requirements
What’s On Offer
✨ Competitive salary (£25,000 – £27,000)
✨ 20 days holiday bank holidays
✨ Childcare discount
✨ Ongoing training, CPD, and career progression
✨ Supportive, ambitious, and fun team culture
If you’re ready to lead with energy, inspire young learners, and take your career to the next level — we want to hear from you!
Apply today with TeacherActive to take the next step in your Early Years career.
All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.
Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.
Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.