The Role
Lead a nursery room and act as Third in Charge, delivering high-quality care and EYFS-based learning while ensuring Ofsted compliance and safeguarding. Manage and support room staff, build positive relationships with children and families, and maintain a safe, nurturing environment.
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About our Clients
Our clients based in Haslemere, Surrey, in their lovely nursery setting are seeking an experienced Nursery Room Leader to join their team to lead one of the nursery rooms. This is a fantastic opportunity to
take responsibility for a room within a high-quality early years
setting as well as supporting as a Third in Charge. Working 27 hr week Wednesday to Friday salary is c£21,500 depending on experience. This is a job share post.
Requirements
What
our Clients are looking for
Essential for the Nursery Room Leader Role
Level 3 Early Years / Childcare qualification (full and relevant)
Minimum 1 year’s experience leading a room in a nursery or early
years setting
Knowledge of child development, EYFS, and safeguarding
Deliver high-quality care and learning experiences within your room
and the wider nursery setting
Ensure compliance with Ofsted requirements
Build positive relationships with children, families, and
colleagues in the nursery setting
Ideal Nursery Room Leader Candidate
Passionate about early years and children’s development within a
nursery setting
Strong team leader, able to motivate and support staff in your room
Proactive, flexible, and committed to maintaining high standards
Promotes best practice and ensures a safe, nurturing environment
across the nursery setting
Apply today to lead as a Nursery Room Leader / Third in Charge and make a real
difference in children’s early years!
Benefits
Nursery Room Leader Benefits and Perks
Company Pension
Employee and Family Discounted Childcare
Employee Assistance Programme
Birthday Off
Xmas Closure
Onsite Parking
Perkbox Goodies
Flexibility to work around your life commitments
Recognition and rewards to say thank you for a job well done
Skills Required
- Level 3 Early Years / Childcare qualification (full and relevant)
- Minimum 1 year�experience leading a room in a nursery or early years setting
- Knowledge of child development, EYFS, and safeguarding
- Deliver high-quality care and learning experiences within your room and the wider nursery setting
- Ensure compliance with Ofsted requirements
- Build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues
- Strong team leadership and ability to motivate and support staff
- Proactive, flexible, and committed to maintaining high standards
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The Company
What We Do
JEM Childcare Solutions is a UK-based specialist recruitment agency focused on the Early Years sector. It provides bespoke recruitment services for nurseries and Early Years professionals at all levels, helping childcare providers find suitable staff and candidates find appropriate roles. Based in Reigate, Surrey, the company works with nursery providers across London, the Home Counties, the wider UK, and selected international markets.
