Nursery Room Leader – 15–24 Months

Location: Solihull
Salary: £20,468 – £28,660 per annum (depending on experience)
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Hours: 42 hours per week, working rotational shifts between 7:30am and 6:00pm

Are you a passionate Early Years Practitioner ready to take the next step into leadership?

Do you have experience supporting or leading a nursery room and want to develop your career further?

Would you love to work in a beautiful, scenic nursery setting with a supportive team that genuinely values staff wellbeing and professional development?

TeacherActive is delighted to be working with a welcoming and well-established nursery based in Solihull, which is looking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Nursery Room Leader to join its team on a permanent basis.

Set in a beautiful, scenic location, this nursery prides itself on creating a nurturing and stimulating environment where children can thrive. The team is passionate about early childhood development and places a strong emphasis on staff wellbeing, teamwork and continuous professional development.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for the 15–24 months room, supporting children's learning, development and wellbeing while ensuring the highest standards of care.

This opportunity is also open to experienced Level 3 Nursery Practitioners who have previously covered leadership responsibilities and are ready to progress into a permanent Room Leader position. The nursery is happy to provide training and ongoing support to help the right candidate develop their leadership skills.

The successful Nursery Room Leader will:

• Hold a Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare (essential).

• Have experience working within a nursery or Early Years setting.

• Have previous Room Leader experience or experience covering leadership responsibilities.

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of the EYFS framework and child development.

• Be confident supporting, motivating and guiding other practitioners.

• Have a warm, caring and enthusiastic approach to supporting young children.

• Build strong relationships with children, parents and colleagues.

• Be passionate about providing high-quality childcare and creating engaging learning opportunities.

What the nursery can offer:

• Permanent, full-time employment with opportunities for career progression.

• Competitive salary of £20,468 – £28,660, depending on experience.

• Leadership training and development for practitioners looking to progress.

• A strong focus on staff wellbeing and work-life balance.

• A supportive, friendly and passionate management team.

• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.

• A beautiful nursery environment in a scenic Solihull location.

• The opportunity to make a genuine difference during a crucial stage of children's development.

Interested? Apply Today!

Whether you're an experienced Room Leader looking for a fresh opportunity or a confident Level 3 Practitioner ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you!

Contact Callum Nolan at TeacherActive to discuss the opportunity further.

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0121 200 3224

Take the next step in your Early Years career with a nursery that values its people as much as the children they care for!

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

TeacherActive is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Safeguarding is central to our recruitment practices, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All applicants are subject to thorough vetting and safer recruitment checks before being cleared to work.