The best Room Leaders don't just organise a room. They create the atmosphere within it.
Tiny Tots Recruitment is looking for an experienced Nursery Room Leader to join a welcoming early years setting in Greater Manchester.
This is a permanent, full-time opportunity for a Level 3 qualified practitioner who is ready to take ownership of their room, support the people around them and create meaningful experiences that help children become confident, curious and independent learners.
The nursery is part of a family-run early years group where individual settings are encouraged to develop their own character. Across the wider organisation, children benefit from approaches including Forest School, Montessori-inspired learning, curiosity-led practice, yoga, music and outdoor exploration.
What you'll be doing:
Leading the day-to-day running of your nursery room Supporting and motivating practitioners within your team Creating engaging learning experiences based on children's interests Ensuring planning and practice reflect the EYFS Taking responsibility for children's observations, assessments and next steps Supporting practitioners to develop their confidence and early years knowledge Building warm and professional relationships with parents and carers Creating a stimulating environment that encourages exploration and independence Ensuring safeguarding and children's welfare remain central to daily practice Supporting effective staff deployment within the room Promoting inclusive practice and responding to children's individual needs Working closely with the nursery management team Maintaining high standards across routines, care and learning Contributing ideas to the continued development of the nursery
What we're looking for:
A full and relevant Level 3 Early Years or Childcare qualification Strong experience within a nursery or early years setting Previous Room Leader, Senior Practitioner or similar experience would be ideal A confident understanding of the EYFS Excellent safeguarding knowledge The ability to guide and support other practitioners Strong organisation and communication skills A positive, hands-on approach to leadership Someone who enjoys developing their own practice as well as supporting others
What's on offer:
£28,000 to £29,000 per year Permanent, full-time employment Childcare and employee discounts Company pension Company events On-site parking Forest School Practitioner Leader training alongside the Room Leader position 100% funded professional development opportunities Funded Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner training Funded Level 3 SENDCo development Ongoing training and career support Annual employee awards Recognition rewards including additional paid time off Genuine opportunities for further career progression
The development opportunities are a real selling point here. The employer is currently advertising this Room Leader position with Forest School Practitioner Leader training alongside the role, while its own careers programme offers fully funded Level 3 SENDCo and Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner development.
That makes this particularly attractive for an experienced Level 3 practitioner who wants their next job to add something meaningful to their CV rather than simply giving them a different room to run.
If you're searching for a Nursery Room Leader job in Manchester, Stockport or Greater Manchester and are ready to lead a room while continuing to develop your own early years career, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today through Tiny Tots Recruitment for a confidential conversation about the position.