Nursery Leader

Permanent

full-time

job

recruited via Veritas (London, UK)

Job Reference Leedsqual_1773748803

Closing date April 16, 2026

Location Leeds, United Kingdom

Type

Full-Time

Status

Permanent

Contact Roscoe Price Moor

+64 273124286

rpricemoor@veritas-education.com

About this job

Room Leader - Level 3 Early Years - Leeds (LS6) Employer: Veritas Education Location: Leeds (LS6)

Veritas Education is recruiting a Level 3 qualified Room Leader for a brand-new nursery in the LS6 area of Leeds. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced early years practitioner who is ready to take the next step into a leadership role within a supportive and growing nursery environment.

As a Room Leader, you will lead a small team within your room, ensuring high-quality care and learning experiences for children while maintaining a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support practitioners within your room, promoting a positive team environment
• Plan and deliver engaging activities in line with the EYFS framework
• Take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the room
• Monitor children's learning and development, supporting staff with observations and assessments
• Build strong relationships with parents and carers, sharing progress and updates
• Ensure safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery policies are followed at all times

What We're Looking For

• Level 3 Early Years qualification (essential)
• Previous experience working in an early years setting
• Strong knowledge of EYFS and child development
• Leadership skills and the ability to support and guide a small team
• A caring, positive, and proactive attitude

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Opportunities for professional development
• Supportive management team
• Clear progression opportunities

???? To apply or find out more: Bheacock@Veritas-Education.com

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• 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

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

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'