Rosie and Jims Childcare Limited

Current Vacancies

Coventry - Room Leader (Level 3 - 40 Hrs PW)

We have an exciting opportunity for a preschool room leader to join our amazing team at Eagle Street!

Location: Rosie and Jims Nursery & Pre-School, Eagle Street East, Coventry, CV14GY

Reports to: Deputy Managers and Setting Manager

Salary: Salary in line with company policy and standards

Hours: All year round - 40 hours per week - Company wide closure between Christmas and New Years!

Job Purpose

To lead and manage a pre-school room, ensuring a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment where children can learn, develop, and thrive. The Room Leader is responsible for delivering high-quality early years education in line with the EYFS framework and supporting staff within the room.

Key Responsibilities

1. Leadership & Management

  • Lead, motivate, and support room staff to deliver outstanding childcare

  • Act as a role model for best practice in early years education

  • Supervise, mentor, and carry out appraisals for team members

  • Organise staff rotas and daily room operations

  • Support staff training and professional development

2. Childcare & Development

  • Plan and implement engaging, age-appropriate activities in line with the EYFS

  • Monitor, assess, and record children’s progress

  • Ensure all children’s individual needs are met

  • Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion

3. Safeguarding & Welfare

  • Ensure safeguarding policies are followed at all times

  • Act as a designated safeguarding lead (if required)

  • Maintain a safe, clean, and secure environment

  • Follow health and safety procedures

4. Parent & Carer Partnerships

  • Build strong relationships with parents/carers

  • Provide regular updates on children’s progress

  • Handle concerns or queries professionally

5. Administration & Compliance

  • Maintain accurate records (observations, assessments, registers)

  • Ensure compliance with Ofsted and EYFS requirements

  • Manage resources and equipment within the room

  • Contribute to inspections and audits

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications & Experience

  • Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years / Childcare

  • Experience working in an early years setting

  • Experience leading or supervising a team

  • Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework

Skills & Abilities

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  • Strong organisational and leadership abilities

  • Ability to inspire and motivate a team

  • Good understanding of safeguarding procedures

Personal Qualities

  • Passion for early childhood education

  • Patient, caring, and approachable

  • Reliable and professional

  • Positive and proactive attitude

Desirable Criteria

  • Paediatric First Aid certification

  • Safeguarding training (DSL experience advantageous)

  • Experience preparing for Ofsted inspections

Additional Requirements

  • Enhanced DBS check

  • Right to work in the UK

  • Commitment to ongoing professional development

Benefits

  • Competitive salary

  • Training and development opportunities

  • Pension scheme

  • Staff childcare discount

  • Paid holidays