Full job description Nursery Room Leader – TruroFull Time / September Start / Permanent Opportunity / Competitive Pay (Dependent on Experience)

Are you an experienced Early Years practitioner ready to take the next step into a leadership role?
Teaching Personnel is working in partnership with a warm, well-established nursery in the Truro area to recruit a passionate and confident Nursery Room Leader for a September start.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a setting that truly values its staff and offers the chance to lead, inspire, and shape young learners’ early experiences.


About the RoleAs a Room Leader, you will take responsibility for a dedicated nursery room, supporting children aged 0–5 while leading a small team of practitioners.
You’ll play a key role in ensuring a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment, where children can develop, explore, and thrive through play-based learning.
This is a full-time role with long-term stability and progression opportunities.


What You’ll Be Doing*Leading and supporting a team within your nursery room
*Planning and delivering engaging early years activities in line with EYFS
*Monitoring children’s development, progress, and wellbeing
*Creating a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment
*Building strong relationships with children, parents, and staff
*Supporting with observations, assessments, and learning journals
*Ensuring high standards of practice, safeguarding, and care


What We’re Looking For*Level 3 Early Years / Childcare qualification (essential)
*Experience working in a nursery or EYFS setting
*Previous experience in a Senior / Room Leader role (or ready to step up)
*Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework
*A caring, confident and proactive approach
*Ability to lead, motivate, and support a team
*Passion for supporting children’s development and wellbeing
Why This Role?*Opportunity to step into or grow within a leadership role
*Join a supportive, welcoming nursery team
*Real career progression within Early Years
*Based in the beautiful Truro area
*A chance to make a real impact on children’s early development
Why Join Teaching Personnel?*Dedicated consultant with strong local relationships in Early Years
*Access to exclusive nursery and school-based roles across Cornwall
*Ongoing CPD and career support
*Support with securing permanent positions
Apply TodayIf you’re ready to take the next step in your Early Years career and want to work in a setting where you’ll be trusted, supported, and valued, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now with your CV or contact us directly for more information.
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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% 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.
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