Nursery Room Leader

Head Start; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable childcare provider in Salisbury is seeking an experienced Room Leader to join their vibrant team. In this role, you will lead a team to deliver exceptional care and education while ensuring the well-being of every child. Ideal candidates will possess strong knowledge of EYFS standards and a passion for early childhood education. The position offers opportunities for professional growth and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

24 days annual leave plus paid birthday day off

Discounted nursery fees for staff

Access to a discount/perks platform

Exceptional learning & development opportunities

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in Early Years.
• 6+ months in a senior/leadership role desired.
• Strong knowledge of EYFS and Ofsted standards.
• Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English.
• A genuine passion for early childhood education.

Responsibilities

• Lead your room with creativity, warmth, and professionalism.
• Plan and deliver age-appropriate, stimulating activities.
• Support children's physical, emotional, and intellectual development.
• Maintain high-quality observations and records using EyLog and EyMan.
• Champion the key person approach and support staff development.
• Ensure full compliance with EYFS and safeguarding standards.

Job description

Are you a passionate early years professional ready to take the next step in your career? We’re looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Room Leader to join our vibrant team at Fordingbridge Day Nursery, part of the Family First Nursery Group.

🌈 About Us

At Fordingbridge Day Nursery, we believe in creating a nurturing, emotionally secure environment where children feel valued, supported, and free to grow at their own pace. Our nursery features four beautifully designed rooms tailored to children aged 3 months to 5 years, each with direct access to spacious outdoor areas that encourage exploration and play in nature.

We’re more than just a workplace — we’re a community that celebrates your passion for childcare and supports your professional growth.

👶 Your Role as Room Leader

As Room Leader, you’ll be at the heart of our nursery, leading a team of practitioners to deliver outstanding care and education. You’ll create engaging learning experiences, ensure the well‑being of every child, and foster strong relationships with families and colleagues.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead your room with creativity, warmth, and professionalism
• Plan and deliver age‑appropriate, stimulating activities
• Support children’s physical, emotional, and intellectual development
• Maintain high‑quality observations and records using EyLog and EyMan
• Champion the key person approach and support staff development
• Ensure full compliance with EYFS and safeguarding standards

🧠 What We’re Looking For

• Essential: 1+ year experience in Early Years
• Desirable: 6+ months in a senior/leadership role
• Strong knowledge of EYFS and Ofsted standards
• Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English
• A genuine passion for early childhood education

Please note: Duties may evolve to meet the needs of the nursery.

• Be part of a supportive, forward‑thinking team
• Work in a beautiful setting with access to nature
• Opportunities for career development and training
• A culture that values your wellbeing and professional growth

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.

Fordingbridge Day Nursery is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti‑discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group.

Family First benefits include annual leave starting at 24 days on top of a paid birthday day off and bank holidays. On top of this we have discounted nursery fees for all our teams, friends and family, access to a discount/perks platform with exceptional learning & development opportunities tailored to you