Nursery - Room Leader
21 days ago
Kidderminster
Senior Practitioner – Early Years \n Location: KidderminsterSalary: Up to £13.30 per hourJob Type: Full-time | Permanent / Contract \n Reed is proud to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established early years setting for a Senior Practitioner to join their dedicated team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced childcare professional to take a leadership role within a supportive and nurturing environment. \n About the Role \n As a Senior Practitioner, you will play a key role in the daily running of your designated room, working alongside the Room Leader to ensure outstanding care, safety, and learning experiences for children. You will support and guide a team of practitioners, helping to create a warm, inclusive, and stimulating environment aligned with EYFS and Ofsted requirements. \n Key Responsibilities \n Leadership & Team Support \n\n • Lead, motivate, and support the room team to deliver high-quality care\n, • Organise daily routines, staff deployment, and breaks to maintain ratios\n, • Coach and mentor less experienced team members\n, • Support staff inductions, supervisions, and appraisals\n, • Promote strong teamwork and effective communication\n\n Children’s Care & Development \n\n • Deliver high-quality care in line with the EYFS framework\n, • Plan and implement engaging, age-appropriate activities\n, • Oversee observations, assessments, and learning journals\n, • Support inclusive practice, including children with SEND\n, • Build secure, positive relationships to support wellbeing and independence\n\n Safeguarding & Health & Safety \n\n • Take responsibility for safeguarding within the room\n, • Ensure compliance with health, safety, and hygiene procedures\n, • Maintain a safe and organised learning environment\n, • Record and report accidents and incidents accurately\n\n Parent & Carer Partnerships \n\n • Build strong, professional relationships with parents and carers\n, • Provide regular updates on children’s progress and wellbeing\n, • Support transitions, settling-in sessions, and parent meetings\n, • Deliver excellent customer service at all times\n\n Administration & Compliance \n\n • Support planning, documentation, and staff rota organisation\n, • Contribute to Ofsted readiness and self-evaluation\n, • Maintain accurate records, registers, and daily logs\n, • Adhere to all policies and statutory requirements\n\n About You \n Essential: \n\n • Level 3 Early Years qualification (or equivalent)\n, • Experience within an early years setting\n, • Strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding, and Ofsted standards\n\n Desirable: \n\n • Experience in a senior or key person role\n, • Paediatric First Aid, Safeguarding, and Food Hygiene certifications\n\n Personal Qualities \n\n • Warm, approachable, and passionate about childcare\n, • Strong organisational and communication skills\n, • Confident leader who inspires others\n, • Proactive, flexible, and calm under pressure\n\n Benefits \n\n • Additional annual leave\n, • Company pension scheme\n, • Employee discount\n, • Childcare support\n, • Health & wellbeing programme\n, • Free on-site parking\n, • Company events\n\n If you’re ready to take the next step in your early years career and make a real impact, apply today with Reed to learn more about this exciting opportunity.