EYFS Room Leader

Job Title: Early Years Room Leader

Location: Atherton, Greater Manchester
Pay Rate: £89.44 - £100 (depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Temporary, with full-time and part-time roles available

Teaching Personnel are working closely with a caring and supportive nursery in Atherton who are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Room Leader to join their dedicated early years team. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified practitioner looking to take the next step in their career and lead a room in a supportive, child-centred environment.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education or equivalent.
• Paediatric First Aid, Safeguarding, and Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain).

Experience:

• Previous experience working with children aged 0–5 in an early years setting.
• Leadership or supervisory experience within a nursery environment is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework, safeguarding, and child development.

Key Skills:

• Confident leadership and team management.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A nurturing, inclusive, and professional approach to early years education.
• Ability to plan and deliver engaging activities that support development.
• Strong observation and assessment skills, with a focus on individual learning needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead a designated room, supporting and mentoring early years staff.
• Create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment.
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities in line with the EYFS.
• Conduct observations, assessments, and track children’s progress.
• Foster strong, professional relationships with children, parents, and carers.
• Ensure all safeguarding and health and safety procedures are followed consistently.

What We Offer

• A supportive, collaborative work environment.
• Weekly pay at a competitive rate.
• Access to high-quality training and professional development opportunities through the CPD Academy.
• Flexibility with full-time and part-time options.
• Opportunities for career progression within the early years sector.

If you are a committed and confident practitioner ready to make a meaningful impact in a leadership role, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply with your up-to-date CV to be considered for this opportunity.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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