22 Childcare Professional jobs in the United Kingdom

Nursery Room Leader - Early Years Practitioner - Nursery Nurse

Full time - 40 hours

Baby Room

Practitioner roles also available.

Pay: £26,000.00-£30,000 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Childcare
• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee mentoring programme
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Referral programme
• Relocation assistance
• Transport links

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Nursery Room Lead.

2 - 3 Month Contract with a local Authority

Job Purpose

Key Duties/Accountabilities

Essential Experience Required .

Essential Qualifications Required

Additional information to note

The role closes on 18/08/25

• Contribute to the development and maintenance of developmentally appropriate, child-centred, play-based provision for young children which provides the nurturing environment needed to promote childrens emotional stability, independence, autonomy and creativity.
• Foster positive relationships and close working links with the range of professionals throughout the early childhood structure in order to promote access to wider integrated services for all families and children and support a multi-disciplinary team around the child and family approach. This includes completing and using Early Help Assessments (EHA) and participating in Team around the Child (TAC) meetings where appropriate.
• Develop and maintain a partnership with parents that value their contributions and involves them in their childs education, including support for the home learning environment.
• Providing each child with appropriate care throughout the childs time in the outreach services, in partnership with their parent/carers:
• Develop a strong relationship with each child and parent.
• Help each child to become familiar with and confident in the setting.
• Build relationships with parents, ensuring there are regular opportunities to share information on the childs development at home and in the stay and plays.
• Support childrens development through observation, assessment and planning in partnership with parents/carers and other colleagues.
• Develop and maintain appropriate positive behaviour strategies with children.
• Attend and participate in relevant CPD, share the knowledge and ideas gained with colleagues in the setting and lead on further development in this area if required. Also willing to keep up to date with best early years practice, local and national policy.
• Uphold the principles of good practice in inclusion and equal opportunities in all aspects of the role, supporting early identification and intervention strategies at all times.
• Maintain and contribute to the development and consistent use of systems particularly IT systems for planning, observation, assessment and record-keeping.
• Contribute to the development of relevant policies and procedures.
• Draw on the expertise of colleagues within the setting, and outside agencies to meet the needs of individual children.
• Safeguard children through adherence with local and national safeguarding procedures and engagement with early identification and preventative services.
• To undertake other duties commensurate to the grade of the post.
• Work during times that will promote direct work with families and the community. This will include morning, afternoon, evening and weekend work as required

Educated to at least GCSE or equivalent with C or above in English language.

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in childcare/early years practice with suitable practice placements (e.g. NNEB Certificate, NVQ Level 3 - Childcare/Early Years Care, BTEC Nationals in Childhood Studies or equivalent).
• Substantial post qualifying experience of working with children under 5 in an early year setting.
• Secure knowledge of early childhood development and the importance of early identification and intervention including the range of factors that can inhibit childrens learning and development.
• Understands and delivers flexible, a range of accessible local and community services for children under 5 and their families.
• Demonstrate a knowledge of current developments and issues in the education and care of young children, including those who are vulnerable or disadvantaged.
• Promote an inclusive, stimulating environment that supports childrens learning and well-being, including those with SEND, using effective strategies to meet all areas of development particularly prime areas.
• Demonstrate the ability to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and provide a safe learning environment and recognise when a child is in danger or at risk of abuse.
• Work and communicate effectively with multi-agency teams, contributing to integrated reviews, early help assessments, and support plans such as SEND short-term plans, while supporting policy development.
• Demonstrate the ability to effectively contribute and support staff with the observation, assessment, tracking and planning systems in place.
• Demonstrate the ability to develop effective relationships with parent/carers and support them in promoting their childrens learning and development in the home.
• To have relevant IT skills, be willing to develop these skills as necessary and be familiar with relevant software.
• Demonstrate the ability to relate easily and communicate effectively with children aged birth to 5, listening and responding sensitively.
• High level of written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to analyse data and identify future actions for development.
• Demonstrate the ability to be a role model, lead, develop and support staff and services.

• Developing and delivering age-appropriate online lesson plans and activities for young children.
• Creating a safe, inclusive, and stimulating virtual learning environment.
• Utilizing various digital tools and platforms to deliver interactive and engaging educational content.
• Monitoring and assessing children's progress, providing constructive feedback to parents/guardians.
• Communicating regularly with parents/guardians regarding their child's development and learning experiences.
• Adapting teaching methods to meet the diverse needs of young learners.
• Collaborating with other educators and the curriculum development team to enhance online learning programs.
• Maintaining accurate records of student attendance, progress, and participation.
• Ensuring adherence to all child safety guidelines and educational standards in a remote setting.
• Fostering positive relationships with children and their families through virtual interactions.

• Develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum for early childhood education via online platforms.
• Deliver engaging and interactive virtual lessons and activities.
• Foster a positive and stimulating learning environment for young children.
• Monitor and assess children's progress, providing feedback to parents.
• Create and manage digital learning materials, including videos, games, and worksheets.
• Communicate regularly with parents regarding their child's development and learning journey.
• Utilize educational technology tools effectively to enhance the learning experience.
• Collaborate with other educators and curriculum developers remotely.
• Ensure a safe and nurturing online learning environment.
• Stay updated on best practices in early childhood education and online pedagogy.

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
• Proven experience working with young children in an educational setting.
• Familiarity with online teaching tools and platforms (e.g., Zoom, Google Classroom, interactive whiteboards).
• Strong understanding of child development theories and pedagogical approaches.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Creative and engaging presentation style suitable for a virtual audience.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote setting.
• Passion for early childhood development and education.