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Room Leader

Job Summary
Contract Type:
Permanent
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
03/09/2026
Advert End Date:
30/10/2026 23:59
Salary:
£25,662
Job Category:
Education
Vacancy ID:
301445
Employment Location:
Skelton
Closing date:
30 Oct
Further Information

Room Leader

Location: Dots n Spots Day Nursery and Out of School Club Ltd in Skelton (registered charity not for profit)
Salary: approx. £25,662
Hours: 35 hours per week (negotiable)
Contract: Permanent
Start Date: As soon as possible


We’re Hiring – Room Leader

Are you an experienced, passionate and motivated Early Years professional looking for your next career opportunity?

We are looking for an enthusiastic Room Leader to join our friendly and dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about providing high-quality care and education while also wanting to develop their leadership and management skills.


About the Role

As Room Leader, you will play an important role in the day-to-day running of the setting. You will lead your room team, support children's learning and development, and help ensure the highest standards of care, safeguarding and practice are maintained.

You will also work closely with the Deputy Manager and Nursery Manager, taking on additional leadership responsibilities and supporting the smooth running of the nursery in their absence.


What will you be doing?
 
  • Leading and supporting a team within your allocated room
  • Providing high-quality care, learning and development opportunities for children aged 0–5
  • Supporting the planning and delivery of an engaging Early Years curriculum
  • Building positive relationships with children, families and colleagues
  • Completing observations and using children's interests and development to support learning
  • Supporting children's individual needs, including SEND
  • Ensuring safeguarding and welfare procedures are followed
  • Supporting staff through coaching, guidance and positive role modelling
  • Maintaining high standards of health, safety, cleanliness and organisation
  • Working closely with the management team to continually improve practice

What are we looking for?

We are looking for someone who:
 
  • Holds a Level 3 Early Years qualification or equivalent
  • Has experience working within an Early Years setting
  • Has experience of leading or supporting a team
  • Has a good understanding of the EYFS
  • Is confident supporting children's learning and development
  • Has a caring, positive and enthusiastic approach
  • Can communicate effectively with children, families and colleagues
  • Is organised, reliable and able to use their initiative
  • Is passionate about providing children with the best possible start


Why join Dots n Spots?

At Dots n Spots, we believe children learn best when they feel safe, valued, listened to and able to explore.

You will be joining a supportive team where your ideas, skills and experience are valued. We are committed to developing our staff and creating opportunities for everyone to grow within their role.

If you are passionate about Early Years and would love to be part of our team, we would love to hear from you!


What We Offer
 
  • Competitive salary and holiday entitlement
  • Supportive and friendly working environment
  • Ongoing training and professional development
  • Opportunities for career progression
  • Staff wellbeing support
  • Staff discount/benefits
  • The opportunity to make a real difference to children's lives

To apply:

Please send your CV and a covering letter to info@dotsnspots.co.uk or contact Emma Agar on 01287 654930 for further information.


Dots n Spots is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to appropriate safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
 
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