Room Leader - Little Peanuts Day Nursery and Forest School

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Nursery Room Leader to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in early childhood education and a genuine love for working with children. As the Nursery Room Leader, you will be responsible for creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children, while also managing the daily operations of the nursery room. Your leadership skills will be essential in guiding staff and ensuring that all children receive the highest quality of care and education.

At Little Peanuts we begin with each child and work alongside families, colleagues, and community to support each other in providing a nurturing, safe and loving environment where all children thrive as they play. Staff are our most valuable asset in ensuring that every Little Peanut is a unique and happy child: healthy, curious, confident, creative, independent and ready to explore.

Responsibilities

Oversee the daily activities and routines within the nursery room, ensuring a safe, caring and engaging environment for children.
Focus on learning through play.
Manage and support nursery staff, providing guidance and training as needed to enhance their professional development.
Communicate effectively with parents regarding their child's development, and any concerns that may arise.
Foster a positive atmosphere within the nursery, encouraging teamwork and collaboration among staff members.
Maintain accurate records of children's development and attendance, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
Promote best practices in childcare and early childhood education within the nursery setting.

Experience

Proven experience in a childcare setting, preferably within a nursery environment.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate a team effectively.
Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written.
Ability to drive initiatives that enhance children's learning experiences while ensuring their safety and wellbeing.
If you are enthusiastic about shaping young minds and leading a dedicated team of childcare professionals, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position as Nursery Room Leader.

Job benefits

Without staff who love coming to work, feel supported in their workplace and are able to be at their best, we cannot support our Little Peanuts children to reach their best. Therefore, we think it is vital to offer all our staff a comprehensive package. This includes:

Above average pay package with achievements and new qualifications rewarded.
Generous annual leave allocation
Provision for sick leave and emergency dependency leave with full pay.
Regular supervision meetings with focus on staff well-being across all aspects of nursery life.
Time allocated for all staff for continuing professional development, with support for further training and career progression.
We take the safeguarding of children very seriously and the post carries a requirement for an enhanced Disclosure and Barring check.

Our amazing nursery and Forest School set in two acres on the edge of Wheldrake. We train our staff in The Curiosity Approach as well as Language and Communication strategies. Our beautiful and engaging setting is carefully designed to support children’s learning through endless play opportunities both indoors and in our 2 acre garden. We provide a really special environment for both children and staff, why not come and have a look?

Please get in touch if you would like to come for a tour.

Provider: Little Peanuts Day Nursery and Forest School
Hours: 30-40 hours per week
Rate of pay: From £27,800.00 per year
Setting Address: Little Peanuts Day Nursery, Millfield Industrial Estate, Wheldrake, York, YO19 6NA
Contact name: Sarah Hardwell
Contact email address: [email protected]
Contact telephone number: 01904-217321
Website address: www.littlepeanutsdaynursery.co.uk

Closing date: Monday 1 September 2025