Nursery Room Leader

Overview Join to apply for the Nursery Room Leader role at Tops Day Nurseries. This range is provided by Tops Day Nurseries. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range Location: Wimborne, Dorset, United Kingdom Job type: Full Time Permanent Salary: £15.30 Hour Contracted Hours: 40 hours per week Why Join Tops Day Nurseries? At Tops Day Nurseries, we’ve been shaping futures since 1990. As the UK’s largest employee-owned childcare group, we know that valuing people is the key to success. When you join us, you become more than an employee—you become a co-owner with a voice, opportunities to grow, and a share in our success. With 38 nursery sites across the South of England, we provide outstanding early years education and childcare for babies, toddlers, and preschool children. We offer Apprenticeships, Nursery practitioners, Nursery Managers & Casual staff, and are always looking for passionate individuals to join us. We’re proud to be recognised as a World’s Happiest Workplace 2025 and one of the Top 10 Apprenticeship Employers in the UK (2024). About The Role Our Room Leader looks after the educational and social development of babies and young children up to the age of five. Their primary duties include providing children with a safe environment to learn, helping them to develop basic social and behavioural skills and engaging them in age-appropriate play activities. About The Nursery Tops Wimborne Nursery is an 80 place Day Nursery & Pre-School situated in Leigh Road, Wimborne. The nursery runs several extra-curricular activities including Tops Forest School, cooking school, Boogie Mites, yoga, meditation and much more Why You’ll Love Working with Us At Tops Day Nurseries, we believe in rewarding our team for their hard work and dedication. Here are some of the fantastic benefits you’ll enjoy as part of our family. £700 Welcome Bonus to kick-start your journey with us Relocation support of up to £3,000 (T&Cs apply) Welcome Bonus and Relocation packages are not cumulative Up to 60% childcare discount at Tops Day Nurseries Exclusive discounts & rewards via Blue Light Card and Each Person platform (gyms, cinema, shopping, travel & many more) Health & wellbeing support - NHS prescriptions, optical care & dental treatment A generous holiday allowance - including your birthday off & a wellbeing day As well as many more exciting benefits You can view the full list on our page or Careers website. What does the role involve? Manage and support the team of childcare workers and educators in the room. Delegate tasks and responsibilities to staff, ensuring a smooth workflow. Mentor and train staff to ensure high standards of care and education are maintained. Plan and deliver age-appropriate learning activities that support the developmental needs of the children. Organize a daily routine that balances learning, play, and rest. Create stimulating environments with engaging activities that encourage children’s curiosity and development. Ensure individual learning plans are developed to meet the needs of each child. Ensure the room is always well-organized and that all resources are available and used effectively. Set up activities and create displays that reflect the children’s work and progress. What are we looking for? Early Years qualification (Level 3 or higher) in childcare. Strong leadership and organisational skills. Experience working in an early years setting. Good communication skills, both with children and adults. Important Safeguarding Information Because this role involves regulated activity with children, all candidates must: Hold (or be willing to obtain) an enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service. If you don’t yet have one, you’ll need to cover the cost. Be eligible to work in regulated roles - not on the Children’s Barred List. Successfully complete background and reference checks. At Tops Day Nurseries, we are an equal opportunities employer, committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. Apply Now Excited to make a difference? Take the next step in your career and join Tops Day Nurseries TOPST1 Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Other Industries Primary and Secondary Education Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Tops Day Nurseries by 2x Get notified about new Lead jobs in Wimborne Minster, England, United Kingdom. Bournemouth, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Wimborne Minster, England, United Kingdom 6 days ago Bournemouth, England, United Kingdom 6 days ago Wareham, England, United Kingdom 6 days ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr