Senior Nursery Room Leader

Are you looking for an exciting Senior Nursery Room Leader role in a high-quality Early Years environment based in Crowborough, East Sussex? We are looking for an experienced, confident and passionate Senior Nursery Room Leader to join a supportive early years team. This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a senior position within a nurturing setting where children are encouraged to learn, play, and develop in a stimulating environment. You will play a key leadership role in delivering outstanding early years care and education, with genuine opportunities for ongoing professional development and progression into management. Key Responsibilities: Lead the planning and delivery of high-quality, age-appropriate activities in line with the EYFS framework Take a senior leadership role within the room, supporting and mentoring practitioners to maintain excellent standards Create a safe, nurturing, inclusive, and stimulating environment for all children Act as Key Person, overseeing children’s learning, development, wellbeing, and care needs Monitor, assess, and record children’s progress, sharing updates and milestones with parents and carers Build strong, trusting relationships with families through clear and effective communication Support safeguarding, child protection, and health & safety compliance across the setting Drive continuous improvement within the room, contributing to overall nursery quality and standards Ideal Candidate: Level 3 qualification or above in Early Years Education (essential) Significant experience in an Early Years setting, ideally as a Room Leader or in a senior nursery role Strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding, and child protection requirements Confident leadership skills with the ability to support, motivate, and develop a team Excellent communication and organisational skills Passionate about early childhood development and delivering outstanding care and education Committed to maintaining the highest professional standards Benefits: Competitive salary Ongoing professional development and clear career progression opportunities Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) Your birthday off – because you deserve it 25% childcare discount Enhanced family leave and return-to-work support Wellbeing support including Employee Assistance Programme and mental health resources Financial wellbeing support and access to salary finance options Cycle to Work scheme Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI) Access to a comprehensive benefits and wellbeing platform with retail discounts and support tools Pension scheme with employer support