Under Two's Team Leader

Under Two's Room Leader

Are you passionate about providing outstanding care for babies and supporting their development in a warm, nurturing environment? Small Steps Day Nursery is looking for an experienced Room Leader to join our dedicated team in West Kirby.

About us

Small Steps Day Nursery and Pre-school is based in West Kirby, Wirral, CH48 5HE. We are supportive and collaborative, and our goal is to to help our children to take small steps to a brighter future. We pride ourselves on our warm, family-focused environment and our commitment to providing the highest standard of care and education to every child in our setting.

Our work environment includes:

• Regular social events
• On-the-job training
• Lively atmosphere
• Relaxed atmosphere
• Wellness programmes
• Growth opportunities
• Safe work environment
• The Nursery closes on the last working day before Christmas Eve and opens on the 2nd January. You will never have to work at Christmas again.
• Discounted childcare
• A friendly supportive team & Management
• Paid holidays pro rota, including bonus holiday
• Birthdays Off Paid
• Free Staff Uniform supplied

Small Steps is looking for an experienced, kind, enthusiastic and caring level 3 Nursery Room Leader to join our team.

The Role:

As Room Leader, you will take the lead, providing a loving and stimulating environment for children aged 0–2 years. You will be responsible for overseeing the daily running of the room, supporting your team, and building strong relationships with families.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the room team in delivering outstanding care and early years education
• Plan and implement engaging, age-appropriate activities in line with the EYFS
• Maintain a safe, clean, and nurturing environment
• Build strong partnerships with parents, keeping them informed of their child’s development
• Monitor and support the development of individual children through observations and assessments
• Support and mentor junior staff members, fostering a collaborative team spirit

Requirements:

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in Childcare/Early Years
• Experience working with children aged 0–2 years, ideally in a leadership or senior practitioner role
• A genuine passion for early years development and a nurturing personality
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Sound knowledge of safeguarding, child protection, and health & safety procedures

The successful candidate will have experience working with children and has a passion for childcare. The applicant will need to be creative, have an ability to build relationships and a passion for caring for children with a sense of humour. The successful candidate will be responsible You will be responsible for the wellbeing and care of the children, monitoring development stages and supporting staff within the room and communicating as necessary with parents and out side agencies

The successful candidate will:

• Hold a level 3, NNEB, NVQ, Cache or recognised equivalent Early Years Childcare / Nursery Nurse qualification
• You will have a good understanding of the EYFS and able to observe, support and extend children's learning.
• Ensure children receive a rich and stimulating play experiences appropriate to their age and stage of development within the setting.
• You will be able to develop effective positive working relationships with children, parents/carers and colleagues.
• You will be enthusiastic, have a positive attitude and a passion for working with children.
• Excellent communication both written and verbal.
• An understanding of Nursery safeguarding policies and procedures

We have a child centred approach, putting the children first, through The Curiosity Approach and Reggio Emilia Approach. We also have the latest technology and tracking techniques to help our staff have less paperwork and enabling more quality time with the children.

In return, this opportunity offers the ideal applicant a competitive salary, pension and the opportunity to work as part of a highly successful team.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your early years career and lead with passion and purpose, we’d love to hear from you!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £12.71 per hour

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Childcare
• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount

Experience:

• Nursery Supervisor: 1 year (preferred)
• Childcare in an Educational setting: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person