Room Leader Toddler Room

Myshootingstars; Lickey End; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery in Bromsgrove seeks a passionate Toddler Room Leader to oversee a vibrant early years environment. The ideal candidate will possess a Level 3 qualification and prior experience in nursery settings. Responsibilities include inspiring a team and ensuring high-quality care and development for children. This full-time role offers a competitive salary, a supportive culture, and various employee benefits including funded training and a flexible work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexible employment contracts

Annual pay and benefits review

Paid holiday increasing with length of service

Funded training and career progression

Mental Health First Aid support

Free uniform and DBS check

Qualifications

• Must hold Level 3 (or above) full and relevant Early Years qualification.
• Experience working in a children's day nursery required.
• Previous Room Leader or Team Leader experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the room and inspire your team to deliver exceptional early years education.
• Act as a Key Person and build strong parent partnerships.
• Plan engaging, age-appropriate activities aligned with the EYFS.

Skills

Leadership

Childcare Management

Communication

Team Building

Understanding of EYFS

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Room Leader – Toddler Room (Level 3 Early Years) - Bromsgrove

Location: Shooting Stars Nursery, 34 Stourbridge Road, Bromsgrove, B61 0AE
Salary: £14.60 per hour | £30,368 per annum
Contract: Full-time | 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday
Hours: 7:30am–6:00pm | All year round | Closed on bank holidays

Start 2026 with a Fresh Leadership Opportunity in Early Years

Are you ready for a new and rewarding challenge in the new year? Shooting Stars Bromsgrove is growing, and we’re excited to welcome a passionate and experienced Toddler Room Leader to our team.

This is the perfect time to take the next step in your Early Years career — leading a room, inspiring your team and helping shape high‑quality early years experiences for our children.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a confident early years professional who can lead with energy, positivity and a commitment to outstanding childcare.

• Level 3 (or above) full and relevant Early Years qualification
• Experience working in a children’s day nursery
• Previous Room Leader or Team Leader experience
• Strong understanding of EYFS, safeguarding and SEND
• Ability to build warm, supportive relationships with children and families
• Passion for delivering high-quality, child-led care

Your Role

As our Toddler Room Leader, you will:

• Lead the room and inspire your team to deliver exceptional early years education
• Act as a Key Person and build strong parent partnerships
• Plan engaging, age‑appropriate activities aligned with the EYFS
• Ensure the room consistently meets all EYFS and safeguarding standards
• Create a warm, inclusive and stimulating environment
• Support, mentor and develop practitioners to grow in their roles

Why Join Shooting Stars Nurseries?

We offer a supportive, inclusive culture where your wellbeing and development come first. Our teams are encouraged, celebrated and invested in.

Employee Benefits

• Flexible employment contracts for a healthy work–life balance
• Annual pay and benefits review
• Paid holiday increasing with length of service
• Funded training, CPD and career progression across 6 local nurseries
• Mental Health First Aid support, 24/7 EAP and Team Voice sessions
• Free uniform, DBS check and a dedicated staff break room
• Monthly GEM Awards and annual company celebration events

Safeguarding Commitment

Shooting Stars Nurseries is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts involve working directly with children and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All applicants must declare any convictions, including those considered ‘spent’. Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference vetting.