Nursery Room Leader

Company: LJ Recruitment Limited
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Location: Colchester
Job Description:

Nursery Team Lead – Maternity Cover

Check all associated application documentation thoroughly before clicking on the apply button at the bottom of this description.Location: Beautiful countryside setting on the Suffolk/Essex borderSalary: £14.00 per hourHours: 38 hours per week | 4 days per weekWorking Hours: 8:00am – 6:00pm, with a 30-minute lunch breakContract: Maternity CoverDay Off: FlexibleAbout the RoleWe are looking for a passionate, experienced and enthusiastic Nursery Team Lead to join our friendly childcare team in a beautiful heart-of-the-countryside setting on the Suffolk/Essex border .This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Level 3 practitioner who is ready to take the next step in their career and play an important role in supporting the day-to-day running of the nursery.As Team Lead, you will help create a warm, nurturing and stimulating environment where children can thrive, while supporting and guiding the wider nursery team.This position is offered on a maternity cover contract , working 38 hours per week across 4 days , with flexibility around your regular day off.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and support the nursery team on a day-to-day basis.Provide high-quality care and education for children, ensuring their individual needs are met.Create a safe, welcoming and stimulating environment for children to learn and develop.Support staff with planning, observations and children’s development.Act as a positive role model for the wider nursery team.Build strong, professional relationships with children, parents and colleagues.Ensure safeguarding, health and safety and nursery policies are consistently followed.Help maintain high standards of care, cleanliness and organisation.Support the Nursery Manager with the smooth running of the setting.Encourage a positive, supportive and inclusive team culture.About YouWe are looking for someone who:Holds a Level 3 qualification in Early Years/Childcare .Has a minimum of 1 years’ experience working within an early years setting.Is confident working as part of a team and taking a lead when required.Has a genuine passion for working with young children.Is caring, reliable, organised and approachable.Has excellent communication skills.Can build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues.Understands the importance of safeguarding and providing high-quality early years care. xwwtmva Is enthusiastic about developing both themselves and those around them.What We Offer£14.00 per hour38 hours per week4-day working weekFlexible day off8am-6pm working pattern with a 30-minute lunchA beautiful countryside location on the Suffolk/Essex borderA friendly and supportive nursery teamThe opportunity to take on a leadership role within a nurturing early years environmentA rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to children’s early developmentIf you’re an experienced Level 3 practitioner looking for your next opportunity and would love to work in a beautiful countryside setting , we’d love to hear from you….

Posted: October 11th, 2026