Toddler Room Lead- Cheltenham - Independent Nursery

Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Salary: Up to £15.00 per hour
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent | 4.5 Days per Week
Start Date: January 2027

Toddler Room Leader – Cheltenham

Class People are recruiting an experienced and enthusiastic Toddler Room Leader for a lovely, established nursery in Cheltenham.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified Early Years professional who enjoys leading a team, creating a positive room environment and supporting toddlers through those all-important early developmental milestones.

You'll be leading a room for children aged 1–2 years, working alongside a friendly and supportive management team who value professional development and high-quality childcare.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Leading and supporting a small team of Early Years Practitioners

• Creating engaging activities in line with the EYFS

• Supporting children's learning, development and independence

• Ensuring a safe, nurturing and stimulating room environment

• Building positive relationships with parents and carers

• Supporting observations, assessments and individual development plans

• Working closely with nursery management to maintain high standards of care

Salary and Benefits:

• Competitive pay of up to £15 per hour

• Permanent, full-time position over 4.5 days

• Birthday off

• Ongoing training and professional development

• Supportive senior leadership team

• Opportunities for career progression

• Workplace pension and additional employee benefits

What We're Looking For:

• A full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification or above

• At least 2 years' nursery experience

• Previous experience supervising or leading a team

• Strong knowledge of the EYFS and safeguarding requirements

• Excellent communication and organisational skills

• A confident, caring and proactive approach to leadership

• A genuine passion for working with toddlers

Why Apply Through Class People?

Our dedicated permanent recruitment team, Annie and Maddie, offer a personal and supportive approach to helping Early Years professionals find their next opportunity.

We'll guide you through the application and interview process and help you find a setting where you can really make a difference.

If you're an experienced Nursery Practitioner or Room Leader looking for your next step in Cheltenham, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV for a confidential conversation about the opportunity.