Job Description
Nursery Room Leader - Cumbria
Salary: £31,308
What if your next role allowed you to inspire young minds, lead a passionate team, and make a lasting impact every single day?
We're looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Room Leader to join a beautifully refurbished nursery in Cumbria, ideally located close to the town centre with excellent transport links. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a leadership role where your ideas, energy, and passion for early years will truly shine.
Why join us? - Nursery Room Leader
- Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26
- Ranked UK Best Workplaces for Women 2025
- NMT Large Nursery Group of the Year (two years running)
- 80% childcare discount (T&Cs apply)
- Newly refurbished, modern nursery environment
- Convenient town centre location with strong transport connections
What you'll receive - Nursery Room Leader
- Free breakfast, lunch, and healthy snacks
- Access to high-quality training and development programmes
- Enhanced family leave policies
- Wellbeing support, team rewards, and social events
- Long service recognition awards
- Your birthday off every year
- Competitive salary, pension, and enhanced holiday allowance
- Ongoing support from a friendly central team
Your role as a Nursery Room Leader
You'll take the lead within your room, creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive.
- Lead and manage a room, ensuring high standards of care and education in line with the EYFS
- Support and mentor team members, promoting a positive and collaborative culture
- Plan and deliver engaging activities that support children's development
- Build strong relationships with children, parents, and carers
- Ensure safeguarding and welfare standards are consistently met
What we're looking for - Nursery Room Leader
- Minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification (UK recognised)
- Strong understanding of the EYFS framework
- Excellent safeguarding knowledge and practice
- Previous leadership experience desirable
If you're ready to take the next step in your early years career and lead with confidence, creativity, and care, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and start making a difference!
Please note: we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and able to thrive.
If you are interested in this Nursery Room Leader opportunity, send your CV to Clarus Education. You will be contacted by your personal consultant (if shortlisted) for the Nursery Room Leader role within 48 hours.
Nursery Room Leader - Cumbria
We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. As a Room Leader, you will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed. The successful Room Leader candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references. This Room Leader post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
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