Role Overview

Salary: From £29.224 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week (typical, flexible patterns may be considered)
Contract: Permanent
Location: Pontcanna, Cardiff

We are seeking an experienced and caring Early Years Room Manager to join our friendly nursery in Pontcanna. The successful person will lead a room team, ensuring high quality care and learning for children aged 0–5. You will be responsible for implementing the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), supporting staff development, and maintaining a safe, nurturing environment for children and families.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Management

• Line manage and support the room team, including coaching, appraisal and rota planning to ensure appropriate supervision and staff ratios.

• Model best practice in early years pedagogy and promote a positive, inclusive team culture.

• Lead regular team meetings, support continuous professional development and ensure effective communication across the nursery.

Childcare and Learning

• Plan, deliver and evaluate high‑quality, child‑centred learning experiences in line with the EYFS to support children's progress and wellbeing.

• Oversee assessment, observation and record‑keeping to ensure accurate tracking of children's development and to inform next steps.

• Ensure the environment is well organised, stimulating and safe, with appropriate resources for all areas of development.

Safeguarding, Health and Safety

• Take lead responsibility for safeguarding within the room, following nursery policies and statutory guidance at all times.

• Ensure all staff follow health and safety procedures, conduct risk assessments and maintain accurate incident and medication records.

• Support children's personal care routines, including hygiene, meals and sleep, with dignity and respect.

Partnership with Parents and Carers

• Build trusting relationships with families, providing clear, timely information about children's progress and daily care.

• Support successful transitions, liaise with external agencies where necessary and involve parents in planning for their child.

Administration and Compliance

• Maintain accurate room‑level records, registers and statutory documentation in line with nursery procedures and Ofsted requirements.

• Contribute to policy development and ensure the room operates within required regulatory and organisational standards.

Person Specification

Essential

• Level 3 Early Years qualification (or equivalent) and demonstrable leadership experience in an early years setting.

• Strong knowledge of the EYFS and a commitment to high standards of practice and child development.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; willingness to undertake required pre‑employment checks including an enhanced DBS.

Desirable

• Level 5 or above in Early Years or equivalent management qualification.

• Paediatric first aid certificate and knowledge of speech, language and communication development.

• Experience of working with children with additional needs and liaising with external professionals.

Why join us?

• Be part of a supportive, values‑led organisation committed to high quality early years practice and staff development.

• Opportunities for career progression and continued professional learning.

• Work in a welcoming setting in Pontcanna with motivated colleagues and engaged families.

Our commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check and safer recruitment processes.