Room Leader – Pre-School Room (3–5 Years)

RECRUITMENT BONUS £1,500 (T&Cs apply)

Blossom Lodge Day Nursery recruiting via Reed Education Cheltenham

Full Time – 4.5 days per week

Blossom Lodge Day Nursery is seeking an experienced and passionate Room Leader to lead our Pre-School Room (ages 3–5). This is an exciting opportunity to step into a leadership role within a warm, friendly, and supportive nursery, where children and staff alike are encouraged to flourish.

You’ll be joining a dedicated team, supported by a committed Senior Leadership Team who are passionate about continual professional development and delivering outstanding early years care.

The Role

As Room Leader, you will:

• Lead and supervise a small team of early years practitioners
• Work closely with the Nursery Manager on the day-to-day running of the room
• Provide a safe, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment
• Deliver high-quality EYFS practice to maximise children’s learning and development
• Support staff development and ensure best practice is consistently maintained
• Build strong, positive relationships with parents and carers

About You

You will be:

• An experienced early years professional with leadership or room-based experience
• Passionate about early childhood development and school readiness
• Confident managing staff and leading by example
• Organised, caring, and committed to achieving positive outcomes for children
• A strong communicator and team player

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
  (April 2026 wage increase above minimum wage)
• £1,500 Recruitment Bonus(T&Cs apply)
• 31 days annual leave, including:
  
  • 28 days standard entitlement
  • Your birthday off – on us!
  • 2 days allocated for our Christmas closure
• Additional holiday after 5 years’ service
• Ongoing career development and training, including access to NoodleNow, an industry-leading learning platform
• Up to 25% staff childcare discount(T&Cs apply)
• Employee recognition and long-service award vouchers
• Recommend a Friend Scheme – £500 bonus after successful probation
• Access to Perkbox employee discounts and benefits
• Pension scheme
• Staff non-uniform day on the last Friday of every month

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