Nursery Room Leader

Nursery Room Leader – Baby/Toddler Transition Room Location: Hildenborough, Tonbridge, Kent Salary: £30,000–£32,000 per annum, depending on experience Hours: Full-time, 40 hours across five days We are recruiting an experienced and enthusiastic Room Leader to lead a baby-to-toddler transition room within an early years setting in Hildenborough, near Tonbridge. This is an excellent opportunity for an established Room Leader or experienced Level 3 Practitioner who is ready to take greater responsibility. You will lead the room team and create a nurturing environment that supports children as they progress from baby provision into the toddler stage. The role Your responsibilities will include: * Leading the day-to-day running of the baby-to-toddler transition room * Supporting children through this important stage of their development * Planning engaging activities based on children’s individual interests and needs * Monitoring observations, assessments and development records * Ensuring consistently high standards of care and education * Leading, supporting and motivating the room team * Delegating responsibilities and maintaining effective staff deployment * Acting positive relationships with parents and carers * Ensuring the room complies with the EYFS and nursery procedures * Maintaining excellent safeguarding, health and safety standards * Working closely with the nursery’s management team About you To be considered, you should have: * A full and relevant Level 3 early years or childcare qualification * Previous experience working with babies and toddlers * Room Leader, Senior Practitionergant or supervisory experience * A strong understanding of the EYFS and child development * Excellent safeguarding knowledge * The confidence to lead and support other practitioners * Strong communication and organisational skills * A warm, positive and child-centred approach This is a full-time position working 40 hours across five days. The successful candidate will receive a salary of between £30,000 and £32,000, depending on experience. For further information or to apply, please submit your CV. All applications and initial conversations will be treated in confidence. ODIN Recruitment Group is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy