Early Years Professionals Wanted – Room Leaders & Nursery Practitioners

Location: Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire

Positions Available:

• Room Leaders (Multiple roles)

• Nursery Practitioners (Multiple roles)

• Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

• Salary: Competitive (Dependent on experience and qualifications)

About Us

Working on behalf of a thriving, beautifully renovated home-from-home day nursery located in the heart of Letchworth Garden City, Choice Teachers is recruiting passionate early years professionals. The setting caters for children aged from 3 months to 5 years, priding itself on providing exceptional care and education in a warm, calm, and stimulating environment.

The Roles

Room Leaders

As a Room Leader, you will take ownership of leading your designated room, inspiring your team, and ensuring the highest standards of care and education are delivered daily in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.

• Key Responsibilities:

  • Mentor, guide, and support staff within your room.

  • Plan and implement an engaging, age-appropriate, play-based curriculum.

  • Maintain a safe, clean, and stimulating environment.

  • Build strong, professional partnerships with parents and carers.

  • Act as a key person, ensuring individual developmental needs are met.

Nursery Practitioners

As a Nursery Practitioner, you will play a hands-on role in creating a nurturing space where children can learn, play, and grow in confidence.

• Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver high-quality care and stimulating learning activities aligned with the EYFS.

  • Observe, assess, and track children’s progress.

  • Work effectively as part of a close-knit team.

  • Cultivate trusting relationships with children and their families as a designated key person.

What We Are Looking For

• Qualifications:

  • For Room Leaders: Minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years Childcare (or equivalent) with proven leadership or senior experience.

  • For Nursery Practitioners: Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Early Years Childcare (or equivalent).

• Experience working within an early years setting.

• A strong, practical working knowledge of the EYFS framework and safeguarding procedures.

• A warm, caring, and approachable nature with a genuine passion for child development.

• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

What We Offer

• A welcoming, supportive management team that values staff wellbeing.

• Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and training.

• A well-resourced working environment with fantastic outdoor spaces.

• Convenient town-centre location with great transport links.

Note: All appointments are subject to receipt of a satisfactory enhanced DBS check and references.

How to Apply

If you are dynamic, caring, and ready for a rewarding new challenge, we want to hear from you!

Please send your CV directly to Richard at Choice Teachers to apply or to find out more about these exciting opportunities.