Nursery Room Leader – Chelmsford

Location: Chelmsford
Pay: £14–£16 per hour
Start Date: Immediate / ASAP

Vision for Education are looking for an experienced and passionate Nursery Room Leader to join a welcoming and positive nursery setting in Chelmsford.

The Role

As a Nursery Room Leader, you will:

• Lead the day-to-day running of your allocated nursery room.
• Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities focused on play, learning and development.
• Support children's personal, social and emotional development.
• Lead, support and motivate a team of Early Years practitioners.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
• Maintain a safe, stimulating and inclusive learning environment.
• Ensure safeguarding, health and safety and EYFS requirements are consistently met.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Level 3 Early Years qualification or equivalent.
• Previous experience working within an Early Years or nursery setting.
• Previous room-leading or team-leading experience is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A genuine passion for children's learning and development.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.

What This Job Has to Offer

• Flexible shift timings to support a great work-life balance.
• Breakfast Club and After School Club opportunities in partnership with local primary schools.
• 30% discount if you have your own child attending the nursery.
• Discounted gym membership, with the gym located just 100 metres from the nursery.
• A dedicated staff break room with table football, comfortable seating and a spacious lunch area.
• A genuinely welcoming and positive setting where staff are encouraged to be themselves.
• A strong focus on play, fun and learning for children of all ages.
• The opportunity to take the lead in a room and make a real difference to children's development.

Why Vision for Education?

At Vision for Education, we offer competitive pay, flexibility and dedicated support throughout your placement. We're a PAYE agency, so you are paid directly through us rather than an umbrella company, and we're proud to be part of the GCA Framework.

If you're an enthusiastic Early Years professional ready for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you!

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