Early Years Room Leader Practitioner

6 days ago

Norwich NR NR, United Kingdom Jack in the Box Full time £21,000 - £29,640 per year

Job Summary:

We are seeking a dedicated Room Leader to join our 2-3 year old room for a January 2026 start & also a maternity cover Room Leader for our baby room team for a March 2026 start. The ideal candidate will have a passion for childcare and possess strong leadership skills to oversee daily operations in the nursery room.

Duties:

- Lead, mentor and inspire a team to deliver high quality care and education

- Create and implement engaging activities and educational programs

- Communicate effectively with children, parents, and staff members

- Provide a safe and nurturing environment for children to learn and play

- Lead by example and demonstrate excellent childcare practices

Skills:

  • Level 3 or above Early Years qualification (essential)
  • Previous experience working with children ages 0-5 years in a childcare setting as a Room Leader (desired)
  • Strong leadership abilities to guide and support a team
  • Excellent communication skills to interact with children, parents, and colleagues
  • Drive and enthusiasm for early childhood education

  • Proficiency in English language

  • We will also require the baby room lead to have had suitable experience working with under two's

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to £29,640.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Childcare
  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Employee discount
  • Free parking
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Norwich NR15 1NR: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

  • Certificate of Higher Education (preferred)

Experience:

  • Nursery: 1 year (required)
  • Management: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

  • Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

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