Nursery - Room Leader

Senior Practitioner - Early Years

Location: KidderminsterSalary: Up to £13.30 per hourJob Type: Full-time Permanent / Contract

Reed is proud to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established early years setting for a Senior Practitioner to join their dedicated team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced childcare professional to take a leadership role within a supportive and nurturing environment.

About the Role

As a Senior Practitioner, you will play a key role in the daily running of your designated room, working alongside the Room Leader to ensure outstanding care, safety, and learning experiences for children. You will support and guide a team of practitioners, helping to create a warm, inclusive, and stimulating environment aligned with EYFS and Ofsted requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Support

• Lead, motivate, and support the room team to deliver high-quality care
• Organise daily routines, staff deployment, and breaks to maintain ratios
• Coach and mentor less experienced team members
• Support staff inductions, supervisions, and appraisals
• Promote strong teamwork and effective communication

Children's Care & Development

• Deliver high-quality care in line with the EYFS framework
• Plan and implement engaging, age-appropriate activities
• Oversee observations, assessments, and learning journals
• Support inclusive practice, including children with SEND
• Build secure, positive relationships to support wellbeing and independence

Safeguarding & Health & Safety

• Take responsibility for safeguarding within the room
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and hygiene procedures
• Maintain a safe and organised learning environment
• Record and report accidents and incidents accurately

Parent & Carer Partnerships

• Build strong, professional relationships with parents and carers
• Provide regular updates on children's progress and wellbeing
• Support transitions, settling-in sessions, and parent meetings
• Deliver excellent customer service at all times

Administration & Compliance

• Support planning, documentation, and staff rota organisation
• Contribute to Ofsted readiness and self-evaluation
• Maintain accurate records, registers, and daily logs
• Adhere to all policies and statutory requirements

About You

Essential:

• Level 3 Early Years qualification (or equivalent)
• Experience within an early years setting
• Strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding, and Ofsted standards

Desirable:

• Experience in a senior or key person role
• Paediatric First Aid, Safeguarding, and Food Hygiene certifications

Personal Qualities

• Warm, approachable, and passionate about childcare
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Confident leader who inspires others
• Proactive, flexible, and calm under pressure

Benefits

• Additional annual leave
• Company pension scheme
• Employee discount
• Childcare support
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Free on-site parking
• Company events

If you're ready to take the next step in your early years career and make a real impact, apply today with Reed to learn more about this exciting opportunity.