Room Leader-Early Years
| Job Type | Contract (Long Term) |
| Location | Wetherby, West Yorkshire |
| Area | Leeds, United KingdomWetherby, United Kingdom |
| Sector | Early Years Foundation Stage - Nursery |
| Salary | £14.24 - £15.24 per hour |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Advertiser | remoteapi |
| Job Ref | Wetherby_1779300013 |
| Job Views | 7 |
- Description
Room Leader - Independent Nursery Opportunity in Wetherby Organisation: Veritas Education Location: Wetherby
Veritas Education is proud to be working with a warm and welcoming independent nursery in Wetherby to recruit an experienced and passionate Room Leader for a full-time opportunity within a supportive early years setting.
This is an exciting opportunity for a confident early years professional who is ready to take the lead within a nurturing and child-focused environment. The nursery prides itself on providing high-quality care and education, with a strong emphasis on creating engaging learning experiences where children can thrive.
As a Room Leader, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the room, ensuring a safe, stimulating, and organised environment for both children and staff. You will lead by example, support and motivate practitioners within the room, and work closely with management to maintain high standards of care, learning, and safeguarding.
The successful candidate must have previous experience in a Room Leader position or experience leading within an early years setting, alongside a strong understanding of the EYFS framework and child development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leading the day-to-day operations within the nursery room
- Supporting and guiding practitioners within the team
- Planning and overseeing engaging learning activities in line with EYFS
- Monitoring children's development and maintaining accurate records
- Building positive relationships with parents, carers, and colleagues
- Ensuring safeguarding, health & safety, and nursery policies are followed at all times
- Creating a positive, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children
Requirements:
- Level 3 Early Years qualification (essential)
- Previous Room Leader or leadership experience within a nursery setting
- Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Passionate about delivering high-quality early years education
- A proactive and supportive approach to leadership
What's on offer:
- Opportunity to join a well-respected independent nursery
- Supportive and welcoming team environment
- Competitive rates of pay
- Opportunities for progression and professional development
- A rewarding leadership role within a nurturing setting
If you're an experienced early years professional looking for your next Room Leader opportunity in Wetherby, we'd love to hear from you: BHeacock@veritas-education.com
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION
- All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
- Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
- You must have legal right to work in the UK
- You must be willing to attend a registration interview
Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.
Disclaimer
'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'
- Qualifications
- Level 3 Early Years Education

