Nursery Room Leader – Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire

Location: Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire
Salary: £30,000–£34,000 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Nursery Room Leader – £30,000–£34,000 Per Annum!

Are you an experienced Nursery Practitioner ready to take the next step in your Early Years career? Or perhaps you're already a Room Leader looking for a fresh opportunity within a supportive and welcoming nursery?

Class People are delighted to be recruiting for an experienced Nursery Room Leader to join an established Early Years setting in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate Level 3 qualified Early Years professional who enjoys inspiring others, supporting children's development and creating a positive environment where both children and staff can thrive.

What Makes This Opportunity Special?

• Competitive salary: £30,000–£34,000 per annum, depending on experience.

• Generous childcare discount

• Annual leave: 23 days plus bank holidays.

• Career development: Professional training and progression opportunities.
• Health and wellbeing: Access to wellbeing resources and support services.

• Additional perks: Pension scheme, shopping discounts and referral incentives.

Your Responsibilities

As a Nursery Room Leader, you will:

• Lead and support a team of Early Years Practitioners, creating a positive and collaborative working environment.

• Oversee the daily running of your nursery room.

• Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities in line with the EYFS framework.

• Support children's emotional, social and educational development.

• Build strong relationships with parents, carers and colleagues.

• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health and safety.

• Encourage continuous improvement and professional development within your team.

What We're Looking For

• A minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare, recognised as full and relevant for EYFS staff-to-child ratios.

• Previous experience within a nursery or Early Years setting.

• Experience leading, mentoring or supporting a team.

• Strong knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

• A genuine passion for children's learning and development.

• A strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection.

Why Apply Through Class People?

At Class People, we're more than just a recruitment agency. We're a proud B Corp certified education recruitment company, passionate about connecting talented Early Years professionals with opportunities where they can genuinely flourish.

We take the time to understand what matters to you, whether that's career progression, better work-life balance or finding a nursery where you feel supported and valued.

Ready for Your Next Step?

Apply today to speak with the Class People Permanent Recruitment Team about this exciting Nursery Room Leader opportunity in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire.

All appointments are subject to satisfactory safeguarding checks, references and an Enhanced DBS check. Class People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.