Nursery Room Leader Vacancy – Cambridge

Hours: 40

Location: Cambridge Nursery

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary: £13.75 an hour

Job Reference:  RL-CAMB

What are we looking for

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic Level 3 qualified Room Leader to join our friendly team.

You will be working 40 hours a week with a salary of £13.75 an hour.

Room Leader Duties and Responsibilities:

• To ensure the highest standard of education and care is provided to children in your charge
• To ensure the smooth and efficient running of the room
• To supervise, mentor and support the members of your staff team
• To liaise with parents, carers and other childcare professionals, providing information as appropriate under the guidance of the Nursery Manager
• To safeguard children

What we are looking for:

We’re looking for a person who is self-motivated, passionate and a team player with good communication and interpersonal skills. You must have a genuine desire to care for children in a safe and stimulating environment. In addition, you will be required to have:

• A level 3 or equivalent Early Years Childcare / Nursery Nurse qualification
• Minimum of 2 years of work experience in a nursery after qualification
• An understanding of the latest EYFS framework
• An awareness of planning, observing and record-keeping procedures
• An understanding of nursery safeguarding policies and procedures

What can you expect from us:

• Competitive salary
• Ongoing training and development
• Free uniform
• Free lunches
• Career progression opportunities within the Clarence House Day Nurseries group
• Pension contribution scheme
• Staff Christmas party

Safeguarding is extremely important to us; we will pay for you to have an enhanced DBS check, and we’ll fully supervise all employees until a clear DBS check is received.

Our Nursery

Clarence House Cambridge is a homely nursery with a community feel in Cambridge, which is located in Chesterton, just off Green End Road. We are looking after children from 12 weeks to 5 years old and are open 51 weeks a year.

It was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022.

Posted on 13/03/2026