Room Leader
Location: Alloa
Salary: Negotiable
Job Purpose
The Room Leader is responsible for the day-to-day management of a designated room within the nursery. This includes leading a small team, ensuring high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS, and supporting children’s learning, development, safety, and wellbeing.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Management
*Lead, support, and motivate staff within the room to deliver high-quality practice
*Always act as a role model for best practice
*Support staff with planning, observations, and assessments
*Mentor new or less experienced staff and students
*Communicate effectively with the management team regarding room performance, staffing, and children’s needs
Childcare & Education
*Ensure the EYFS framework is implemented effectively within the room
*Plan, deliver, and evaluate age-appropriate activities based on children’s interests and developmental needs
*Monitor children’s progress and support individual learning plans
*Provide additional support for children with SEND or EAL, working alongside parents and professionals where required
*Support children’s emotional wellbeing and promote positive behaviour
Safeguarding & Welfare
*Maintain a safe, secure, and stimulating environment at all times
*Adhere to safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery policies and procedures
*Act as a safeguarding lead for the room and report concerns appropriately
*Ensure ratios are maintained and daily checks are completed
Parent & Carer Partnership
*Build positive, professional relationships with parents and carers
*Act as a key person for a group of children
*Share information about children’s development, routines, and progress
*Support families through transitions, including settling in and moving on to school
Administration & Organisation
*Ensure accurate records are maintained (observations, assessments, registers, accident forms, etc.)
*Support room organisation, resources, and displays
*Attend and contribute to staff meetings, supervisions, and training
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
*Level 3 qualification or above in Early Years / Childcare
*Sound knowledge of the EYFS framework
*Experience working within a nursery or early years setting
*Previous experience leading a room or team (or strong deputy experience)
*Strong communication and organisational skills
*Good understanding of safeguarding and child protection
*Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Desirable Criteria
*Level 4 or above qualification in Early Years
*Experience working with SEND and/or EAL children
*Paediatric First Aid (or willingness to complete)
*Experience with Ofsted inspections
*Leadership or management training
Personal Qualities
*Caring, enthusiastic, and professional
*Confident and approachable leader
*Flexible and reliable
*Committed to continuous professional development
*Passionate about providing high-quality early years education
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Little Stars Nursery, please do not hesitate to apply.