Nursery Room Leader (Babies)
Raised in Bristol at Felix Road Adventure Playground
Full Time 40hrs
Salary: £28,932.80 per annum
Join the team at Raised in Bristol – where early years education meets community impact.
We’re looking for a Nursery Room Leader at our nursery at Felix Road Adventure Playground. This role is in the Baby Room – tell us about your experience in your application.
Raised In is a not-for-personal-profit social enterprise with a clear mission: to provide the very best early years education while investing in the communities we serve.
We’re a passionate bunch at Raised In! We love what we do, and we’re committed to helping the youngest children reach their full potential in friendly, nurturing, and engaging home-from-home environments. We’re building something special, and we’d love you to be part of it.
This nursery offers a more relaxed feel than larger settings, with just 62 places. It’s housed in a beautiful timber-framed building overlooking the much-loved Felix Road Adventure Playground. The nursery has a warm, homely atmosphere, and all rooms enjoy free-flow access to the garden space—perfect for outdoor play and exploration.
At Raised In, we champion play-led learning in environments designed to nurture children, with a strong focus on early development by engaging in their interests and supporting independent learning from the baby room right through to the preparation for the transition to school.
We’re just a 5-minute walk from Stapleton Road and Lawrence Hill Roundabout, with regular bus links across Bristol, and only 10 minutes from Stapleton Road train station. The nursery is easily accessible by bike, and there’s free on-street parking nearby.
Why work with us?
We believe in the power of education to shape the future, and we’re looking for enthusiastic early years professionals to join our team and make an impact. Whether you’re seeking career growth, a fulfilling role, or simply a supportive work environment.
We really value our expert team. As well as offering competitive pay for all roles in a friendly and supportive team, you’ll receive lots of great benefits:
Competitive pay
Annual pay reviews
Paid lunch 1 hour break
50% off for your child in our nurseries
Enhanced maternity pay
Employer pension
‘Refer a friend’ bonus for introducing new team members to us
28 days holiday (inc bank holidays, FTE)
Your Birthday off and an Annual Wellbeing Day (in addition to your annual leave)
Plus 3 extra days off between Christmas and New Year
24/7 access to a remote GP for you and your family
Career progression and training opportunities
What about you?
Are you passionate about working with babies? We’re looking to hire energetic individuals who are full of creative play ideas. It would be a huge advantage if you’ve got knowledge of loose parts play, enjoy singing and can bring a ray of sunshine to our little ones.
We’re looking for a passionate Early Years Practitioner, Educator, or Teacher in Bristol and above to join the team as a Nursery Room Leader. This would be a great opportunity for someone looking to progress their early years career into team leadership.
You’ll have (in line with Raised in Behaviours)
The ability to contribute to creating a welcoming, inclusive, collaborative and supportive environment
Children’s needs at the forefront of everything that you do
A positive mindset, approaching tasks with a can-do-attitude
A strong work ethic, setting a good example for others and supporting your team
The want to make a difference, working in partnership positively with your team
The want to be part of trying or suggesting new initiatives and ways of doing things
High standards for yourself, team and the nursery
A reflective mindset, open to feedback and ongoing self-improvement
To apply for this role you’ll need a full and relevant Early Years qualification, such as:
NNEB
NVQ Level 3+ Diploma (Childcare & Education)
BTEC (Childcare)
QTS
Foundation Degree or BA Hons in Early Years Education or Child Development
Please note: The Level 3 Award in Early Years Education does not meet the DfE’s criteria for a “full and relevant” Level 3 qualification for staffing ratios in early years settings.