Early Years Room Leader
Suffolk County CouncilIpswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom, East of England
Overview
This is a local council role with Suffolk County Council based in Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
Job description
- Meadows Tree Nursery and Family Hub - Baby, Toddler and Pre-School
- Address: Ipswich IP1 6AR
- Salary: £26,000 - £29,000 per annum
- Hours: Full Time
- Contract: Permanent, 3 positions available
- Reference: 0986
Meadows Tree Nursery and Family Hub are seeking Room Leaders (3 posts).
In this role, you will lead one of our Baby, Toddler or Pre-School rooms, creating a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment where children can learn, develop and flourish.
You will lead day-to-day room practice, support your team and work closely with families and nursery leadership to deliver high-quality early years care and education in line with the EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage).
Your responsibilities
- Lead the daily running of your allocated room and support and guide practitioners.
- Plan and deliver inclusive, play-based learning experiences that respond to children’s needs and interests.
- Maintain strong safeguarding, welfare, health and safety standards, and accurate records.
- Build positive relationships with parents and carers and support effective communication.
- Work collaboratively with the Nursery Manager and wider team to help establish excellent practice across our new setting.
What you will need
- A recognised, full and relevant Level 3 qualification in Early Years (or higher).
- Experience working in an early year setting, with the ability to lead and support a room team.
- Strong understanding of the EYFS, safeguarding, child development and inclusive practice.
- A commitment to safer recruitment, professional conduct and maintaining children’s welfare is essential.
Meadows Tree Nursery is a new, family-led early years setting in Ipswich, preparing to welcome local children and families. Guided by our ethos, “Strong Roots, Bright Futures”, we are creating a warm and inclusive environment where children feel safe, valued and inspired to explore. Our planned provision includes dedicated Baby, Toddler and Pre-School rooms.
What we will offer you
- An opportunity to join the founding team and help shape a new nursery from the outset.
- A collaborative, supportive working environment with a focus on children, families and professional practice.
- Opportunities to contribute ideas and develop as the setting grows.
To find out more
Please visit our Meadow Trees Nursery and Family Hub website.
To apply, please send us your CV (Curriculum Vitae) and a brief Cover Letter by email to hr@meadowstree.co.uk
To help us match your interest to the right area, in your cover letter, can you indicate whether you are interested in the Baby, Toddler or Pre-School Room Leader position, or if are open to more than one.
Closing date: 1.00 pm, 15 November 2026.
Promoted as SPJ (Standard Plus Job) on Suffolk Jobs Direct.
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