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Preschool Room Lead

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The Room Lead is responsible for the day‑to‑day leadership, organisation and high‑quality delivery of care and education within their designated room. The role ensures that the environment, curriculum and team practice meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), safeguarding legislation and the nursery’s values.

The Room Lead acts as a role model for best practice, supporting staff, leading planning, and ensuring every child receives nurturing, developmentally appropriate care and learning experiences.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Room Leadership & Team Management

• Create a positive, organised and nurturing room culture where children and staff thrive.
• Lead by example and consistently model outstanding early years practice.
• Support staff to understand expectations for high-quality teaching, care and interactions.
• Provide daily coaching, feedback and guidance to improve team practice.
• Encourage reflective discussions with staff to support continuous improvement.
• Identify staff strengths and areas for development, sharing feedback with management.
• Promote teamwork, positive communication and professional accountability within the room.
• Ensure all staff understand individual children’s needs, routines and next steps.
• Support apprentices, students and less experienced practitioners to develop confidence and skills.
• Challenge poor practice appropriately and escalate concerns where necessary.
• Safeguarding & Child Protection
• Promote a strong safeguarding culture where children feel safe, respected and listened to.
• Ensure safeguarding procedures are understood and followed by all room staff.
• Recognise signs and indicators of abuse, neglect, harm or changes in children’s wellbeing.
• Maintain professional curiosity when identifying concerns.
• Record and report safeguarding concerns accurately and without delay.
• Support staff understanding of safeguarding responsibilities, including Prevent Duty.
• Follow whistleblowing procedures and challenge unsafe practice.
• Promote online safety and appropriate use of technology.
• Maintain professional boundaries with children, families and colleagues

Essential Skills & Experience

• Level 3 Early Years qualification (minimum).
• Strong understanding of the EYFS and child development from birth to 5.
• Experience leading or mentoring staff in an early years environment.
• Ability to plan, assess and deliver high‑quality learning experiences.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage a busy room and prioritise effectively.

Desirable Skills

• Paediatric First Aid qualification.
• Experience working with babies and toddlers.
• Knowledge of SEND strategies and inclusive practice.
• Experience using digital learning journals.
• Experience supporting apprentices or new staff.

For more information contact

CV to send to greenviewnursery25@gmail.com

Hoople Ltd is working on behalf of our Client as a Recruitment Agency.