Room Leader

South East/ permanent / £26k - 30k per year

Room Leader – Full-Time – Beaulieu (Chelmsford)
Sector: Early Years Education
Location: Beaulieu
Contract: Permanent | Full-Time (5 Days a Week)

Are you a passionate and experienced nursery professional ready to take the next step in your career? We have an exciting opportunity for a Room Leader to join a vibrant and supportive nursery setting in the beautiful village of Beaulieu.

This is a full-time, permanent position, working across all rooms initially to determine where your skills shine best. You’ll be part of a dedicated, energetic team in a setting that encourages creativity, personal development, and professional growth.

What We’re Looking For:

We are seeking a qualified and experienced nursery practitioner with a strong background in early years care and education. You must have prior Room Leader experience and a genuine passion for nurturing children through play-based learning.

Essential Requirements:

  • A full and relevant Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years/Childcare (e.g., CACHE, NVQ, or equivalent)

  • Proven experience in a nursery or early years setting, ideally with leadership responsibilities

  • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service – this is essential for safeguarding purposes

  • Excellent communication, organisation, and teamwork skills

  • A strong understanding of the EYFS framework and safeguarding procedures

What’s on Offer:

  • A positive, inclusive, and forward-thinking team

  • Opportunities to work across various age groups and rooms

  • Ongoing support and career development opportunities

  • A setting that values your voice and expertise


Why Register with TeacherActive?

  • A dedicated team of consultants, available 24/7 to guide you through a smooth and efficient onboarding process

  • Access to our Guaranteed Payment Scheme (T&Cs apply)

  • FREE CPD courses & certificates via our exclusive My-Progression learning platform

  • Market-leading rates of pay – we recognise and reward your experience

  • TeacherActive Referral Scheme – refer a friend and earn up to £200 (T&Cs apply)

  • PAYE payment structure – no hidden costs or admin fees


Ready to inspire the next generation in a role that values your leadership and dedication?

Apply today and let TeacherActive support you every step of the way.

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.

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