Nursery Team Leader

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Proactive Personnel Recruiting a Room Leader (Waverton, Chester)

Proactive Personnel are proud to be recruiting on behalf of a small, privately owned nursery based in the beautiful village of Waverton, just outside Chester. We are looking for a qualified, experienced, and motivated Room Leader to join this friendly and dedicated team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about early years education and eager to take on a leadership role within a supportive setting.

About the Role

As Room Leader, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day running of your room, ensuring a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment for young children. You will act as a key person, build strong relationships with families, and support the ongoing development of the staff team.

This is a full-time position, working between 7:30am and 6:00pm. Due to the rural location, access to your own transport is preferred, as the nursery is not on a direct bus route.

Key Requirements
  • Minimum Level 3 Early Years / Childcare qualification (essential)
  • Experience working within a nursery or early years setting
  • A nurturing, caring approach with a passion for supporting childrens emotional wellbeing
  • Ability to lead, motivate and support a small team
Responsibilities
  • Maintain the safety, wellbeing, and safeguarding of all children at all times
  • Ensure daily routines and procedures are followed consistently
  • Oversee all health, hygiene, and safety processes
  • Lead the planning of stimulating indoor and outdoor activities
  • Create and maintain high-quality Continuous Provision
  • Act as a key person, ensuring effective planning and observations for each child
  • Support new starters with settling-in sessions and manage smooth room transitions
  • Assist in planning events and Stay & Play sessions
Benefits
  • Continuing professional development and career opportunities
  • Loyalty holiday bonuses
  • Christmas shutdown
  • Performance incentives
  • Casual Dress Fridays
  • Quarterly employee appreciation rewards
  • Management bonuses
  • Access to training platforms and qualifications to support ongoing development

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Location:
Chester
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Retail

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