Room Manager

Early Years Room Manager – Little Harriers Lavant

Are you passionate about high-quality childcare, love being outdoors and ready to lead a team?

We are looking for a warm, enthusiastic and experienced Room Manager to join Little Harriers Lavant. You will lead the day-to-day running of your room, creating a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment where children and staff can thrive.

Hours: 3 or 4 days per week, all year round, with shifts between 7:50am and 6:00pm. A job-share arrangement may be considered.

Essential requirements

To be considered for this role, you must have:

• A minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years.
• Previous experience working in an early years setting.
• Experience leading a room or stepping into a room leadership role.
• A sound understanding of the EYFS and children’s individual learning and development needs.
• The confidence to organise the day, delegate clearly and support your team.
• A love of outdoor learning and exploring with children in all weathers.
• A warm, professional approach to building relationships with children, families and colleagues.

Your role

As Room Manager, you will:

• Lead the daily routine, ensuring the room runs smoothly and transitions are calm and well organised.
• Delegate responsibilities effectively, ensuring staff understand their roles and children receive consistent care.
• Plan and provide engaging activities guided by children’s interests, developmental needs, the EYFS and our Montessori approach.
• Ensure each child’s care, wellbeing and learning needs are recognised and met.
• Lead by example through positive interactions, professional communication and supportive teamwork.
• Build strong partnerships with parents and ensure important information is shared appropriately with management.
• Maintain accurate records, review room practice and contribute to self-evaluation and action plans.
• Ensure safeguarding, supervision, hygiene and nursery policies are consistently followed.

Little Harriers Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Appointment is subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check before employment begins.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: From £16.65 per hour

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Work Location: In person