Nursery Room Leader (Full-Time) - Blackburn

Salary: £13.55 - £14.05 per hour + £200 Welcome Bonus + up to 50% Childcare Discount

Start Date: ASAP

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Location: Blackburn (On-site)

Ready to lead a room where you're trusted to make a difference?

We're looking for a passionate and experienced Nursery Room Leader to join our friendly and supportive team in Blackburn. This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic Early Years professional who is ready to take ownership of their room, inspire colleagues, and help children thrive in a safe, nurturing environment.

At our nursery, children are encouraged to discover, explore, create and imagine through engaging learning experiences tailored to their individual needs. We take pride in our purpose-built setting, themed learning rooms, extensive outdoor space, and strong keyworker approach that helps every child feel secure, valued, and supported.

The Role

As a Nursery Room Leader, you will play a key role in ensuring high-quality care and education while leading and motivating your team to deliver outstanding practice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead your room on a day-to-day basis, maintaining high standards of care and learning
• Support, coach and motivate team members to deliver exceptional Early Years practice
• Plan and deliver engaging EYFS activities based on children's interests and developmental needs
• Complete observations, assessments and learning records to a high standard
• Build positive relationships with parents and carers through effective communication
• Ensure safeguarding, welfare and compliance requirements are consistently met
• Work closely with the management team to drive quality improvement and positive outcomes for children

About You

We're looking for someone who is enthusiastic, organised and committed to delivering the very best Early Years education.

Essential Requirements:

• Level 3 Early Years qualification (or above)
• Previous Room Leader experience, or an experienced Senior Practitioner ready to take the next step
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework, child development, planning and observations
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and lead by example
• A positive, supportive approach to leadership and teamwork

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of £13.55 - £14.05 per hour (dependent on experience)
• £200 Welcome Bonus (details discussed at interview)
• Up to 50% childcare discount
• Paid training and ongoing CPD opportunities, including leadership development
• Career progression opportunities within the nursery
• Additional staff benefits throughout the year, including wellbeing initiatives, recognition rewards and access to savings and discounts with selected providers
• Supportive management team and positive working environment

Apply Now

If you're an experienced Early Years professional looking for your next leadership opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SPENCER CLARKE GROUP

All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy

• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 14.3% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Spencer Clarke Group work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary, Special Education needs and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.