Nursery Room Leader

Nursery Room Leader – Oxford

Salary: From £16.50 per hour (higher rates negotiable)
Location: Oxford
Start Date: October 2026
Contract: Permanent
Working Hours: Full-Time – Option to Work 4 Long Days with 3 Days Off!

Ready to Take the Next Step in Your Early Years Career?

Are you a passionate and enthusiastic Level 3 qualified Nursery Practitioner ready to step into a leadership role?

Do you love inspiring young minds, creating exciting learning experiences and supporting a team to deliver outstanding childcare?

Would you love the opportunity to work 4 longer days a week and enjoy an extra day off , while progressing your career?

TeacherActive is excited to be working with a welcoming and nurturing nursery in Oxford , looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Nursery Room Leader to join their fantastic team on a permanent basis!

This is an amazing opportunity for an experienced Room Leader or an ambitious Nursery Practitioner ready to take that next step. You'll have the chance to lead your own room, support a passionate team and make a real difference to children's early development.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive Pay: Starting from £16.50 per hour, with higher rates negotiable depending on experience.
• Fantastic Work-Life Balance: Opportunity to work 4 longer days instead of 5, giving you an extra day off every week!
• Permanent Opportunity: Enjoy long-term stability and the chance to grow your career.
• Career Progression: Develop your leadership skills and take the next step in your Early Years journey.
• Rewarding Role: Make a genuine difference to children's learning, confidence and development.

Your Role Will Include:

• Leading and motivating a team of Nursery Practitioners to deliver high-quality childcare.
• Creating fun, engaging and stimulating activities in line with the EYFS framework.
• Supporting children's individual learning, development and wellbeing.
• Building strong relationships with parents, carers and colleagues.
• Ensuring safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery policies are consistently followed.
• Creating a positive, welcoming and inspiring environment where every child can thrive.

What We're Looking For:

• Level 3 qualification or above in Early Years or Childcare – ESSENTIAL.
• Previous experience working within a nursery or Early Years setting.
• A strong understanding of the EYFS framework and safeguarding practices.
• Confidence in leading, supporting and motivating a team.
• A positive, enthusiastic and caring approach to childcare.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

Apply Today – Your Next Career Move Starts Here!

If you're ready to take on an exciting leadership opportunity in a nursery that values its staff, we'd love to hear from you!

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Contact: Callum Nolan – TeacherActive

Lead a team. Inspire little minds. Enjoy a better work-life balance. Apply today!

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Agency for permanent recruitment. TeacherActive is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to relevant safeguarding and suitability checks.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

TeacherActive is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Safeguarding is central to our recruitment practices, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All applicants are subject to thorough vetting and safer recruitment checks before being cleared to work.

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