Are you ready to lead with heart, inspire young minds, and shape the future of early years education? Join us at Happy Days Nursery in Yeovil!

Your Role:

As Senior Room Leader, you’ll be a key member of our founding team, responsible for:

• Leading and mentoring a team of practitioners in your designated room
• Creating a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment for children
• Planning and delivering engaging activities aligned with our “Where Children Shine” curriculum
• Building strong relationships with children, families, and colleagues
• Supporting the Nursery Manager in operational excellence and compliance

What We’re Looking For

• Level 3 or above qualification in Early Years Education
• Proven experience in a leadership role within a nursery setting
• Passion for child development and a commitment to safeguarding
• Excellent communication and team-building skills
• A proactive, positive attitude and a love for lifelong learning

Rewarding Careers

Here at Happy Days we’re building a workplace where our colleagues thrive.

We believe that when our colleagues feel valued, supported, and inspired, they can truly thrive—and so can the children in their care. That’s why our employee reward and benefits programme is carefully curated to reflect our SHINE values: Support, Honesty, Inspire, Nurture, and Empower.

We offer a range of meaningful benefits designed to support your wellbeing, professional growth, and work-life balance. Our benefits aren’t just perks—they’re part of a culture that puts people first. They support us build a workplace where you’re empowered to thrive every day and where you’ll feel valued.

• Salary £13.04 per hour
• 50% childcare discount
• Blue Light Card Membership
• Life Assurance
• Christmas On Us – Up to 4 gifted days off during Christmas closedown
• Health and Wellbeing services through SPARK
• Ongoing professional development and career growth
• A supportive, inclusive team culture
• A chance to be part of a nursery where children are truly at the heart of everything we do

“Happy Days Nurseries are committed to the safety and wellbeing of the children in our care, as such the successful post holder will be required to undergo a robust vetting process, including an enhanced DBS Check and Reference History Checks”

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