Baby Room Leader (Maternity Cover)

Join Our Family at Hopscotch Children’s Nurseries!

Do you dream of shaping young minds, leading a team, and building a brighter future? At Hopscotch Children’s Nurseries, we’re more than just a nursery – we’re a family of passionate educators, dreamers, and adventurers. If you’re ready to make a real difference in the lives of children and take the next step in your career, we’d love for you to join us as a Room Leader! 

Position: Room Leader in the Baby Room

Location: Seaford

Salary: Up to £31,000 pro rata depending on experience and hours

Hours: Full time

Holidays: 31 days (including Bank Holidays)

Contract Length: To cover maternity for up to one year

Why Hopscotch?

At Hopscotch, we believe in creating magical spaces where children can explore, learn, and grow. As a Room Leader, you’ll lead by example, guide your team, and ensure the highest standards of care and education in your room. Our nurseries are full of creativity, warmth, and a shared passion for inspiring the next generation.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead and manage the daily operations of your room, ensuring a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment for children.
• Plan and deliver fun, engaging, and age-appropriate activities aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Mentor and support your team, encouraging their professional development and fostering a positive team culture.
• Build meaningful relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Monitor and support each child’s development and well-being, creating individual learning plans as needed.
• Maintain high standards of safety, hygiene, and safeguarding.

What You Bring to the Team:

• A relevant Early Years qualification (Level 3 or above).
• Proven experience in a nursery setting, with previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• A passion for early childhood education and helping children reach their full potential.
• Strong organisational, communication, and leadership skills.
• A commitment to continuous professional development.

What Makes Us Special:

At Hopscotch, we know that happy, supported staff are the key to success. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy:

• 50% childcare discount
• Flexible working hours
• Inspiring mentors and leadership training
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Annual celebrations and recognition events
• Being part of a welcoming, supportive community
• Enhanced maternity benefits
• Teach more, plan less – we streamline planning so you can focus on the children
• Wellbeing champions to support your mental health
• Adventurous outings and learning beyond the classroom

Ready to Lead and Inspire?

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and lead a team to inspire, nurture, and make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV, and let’s start this exciting journey together.

At Hopscotch Children’s Nurseries, every day is an adventure, and every team member is valued. Join us in a workplace where creativity, leadership, and dedication are at the heart of everything we do.

Hopscotch is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Apply now and take the lead at Hopscotch!