Do you want to lead and mentor a team in a "gold standard" nursery environment?

Are you passionate about curiosity-led learning and creative pedagogy?

Looking for a role with a hands-on owner who genuinely invests in your well-being?

If you are a reflective practitioner who doesn't just manage a room but actively inspires it, this is the perfect environment for your next career step.

Position: Nursery Room Leader

Location: Crawley

Contract Type: Permanent full-time role

Start Date: ASAP

Qualification: Level 3 qualification in Childcare/Early Years (Level 4 or above is highly desirable)

Randstad Education is partnering with a high-quality day nursery in Crawley to find a dedicated, full-time Nursery Room Leader to join their professional family. This is a critical leadership appointment for a reflective practitioner who doesn't just manage a classroom routine, but actively inspires and mentors their team.

This is a full time permanent position and you will be required to support five days a week Monday - Friday inline with school hours.

You can easily apply by simply emailing me your CV now to

Responsibilities:

• Guide staff, conduct peer observations, and run 1:1 training.
• Embed a "curiosity approach" to deliver stimulating activities.
• Deploy staff and resources to seamlessly maintain statutory ratios.
• Enforce strict child protection procedures and daily risk assessments.
• Manage the "EY Log" and provide professional development updates.

Preferred Skills:

• A Level 3 childcare qualification (e.g., Early Years Educator).
• Strong understanding of curiosity-led learning models.
• Proven ability to mentor staff and foster team collaboration.
• Proficient in tracking progress using the EY Log platform.
• Deep knowledge of statutory ratios and Ofsted frameworks.
• Clear professional skills for feedback to staff and parents.

Personal Attributes:

• Highly motivated to evaluate and improve classroom practice.
• Natural role model who maintains high professional standards.
• Deeply committed to proactive child safety and welfare.
• Skilled at building trusting relationships with families and colleagues.
• Energetic and resourceful in developing stimulating learning environments.

Please note that this role is unable to offer any Sponsorship at this time.

All candidates will be subject to Randstad Education's child protection and UK eligibility vetting including a DBS check and providing satisfactory references. A DBS on the update service would be a distinct advantage due to the urgent nature of some of these roles.

If you have recent and relevant experience for this position and are immediately available for work then please email me your CV now to

I look forward to hearing from you soon!