Nursery Room Leader - £1000 welcome bonus!

Little Barn Owls Forest and Farm School Nurseries Full time

Horsham, United Kingdom Posted on 07/08/2026

Little Barn Owls Nursery - Horsham, West Sussex

£29,000-£36,000 per year

Full-Time Permanent

Join an Award-Winning Nursery Group

Little Barn Owls Nursery Group was recently crowned Nursery World's 2024 Winner for Enabling Environments- and we're growing.

This is your opportunity to join aReggio Emilia-inspired Forest & Farm School nursery where creativity, nature and child-led learning are at the heart of everything we do.

The Role

As aRoom Leader, you'll lead your own room and guide daily learning experiences for children aged 6 months to 5 years.

This is a hands on, creative role with real leadership impact.

You will:

• Lead and manage your room team to deliver outstanding childcare
• Plan and deliver engaging, age appropriate activities
• Mentor and motivate team members
• Create a safe, nurturing and inspiring environment
• Build strong relationships with children and families
• Take responsibility for key children (observations & documentation)
• Reflect regularly to improve outcomes
• Work closely with leadership to exceed EYFS standards

What We're Looking For

• Experience in an Early Years setting (leadership experience desirable)
• Strong knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding
• Passion for child development and outdoor learning
• Positive, proactive and team focused mindset
• Interest in the Reggio Emilia approach (training provided if needed)

Training & Development

After successful completion of your 3-month induction, you'll enrol onto ourLittle Barn Owls Training Academy, including:

• Dedicated mentor support
• International CPD opportunities
• Collaboration with professional Atelieristas (artists)

We are passionate about progression and developing future leaders.

What We Offer

• Salary up to£36,000
• All-expenses-paid international CPD trips
• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Seasonal bonuses & long service rewards
• Employee wellbeing programme, EAP & healthcare cash plan
• Option to buy/sell annual leave
• Clear career progression within an award winning group
• Work alongside professional artists in dedicated creative studios

Working Hours

• Monday-Friday between 7:30am-6:00pm
• Full-time only
• Term-time or school-hour roles not available
• Enhanced DBS and references required
• Committed to safeguarding children and staff
• Equal opportunities employer