Upton House School - Room Lead/Coordinator - Little Upton Nursery (2/3 years olds)

Location: Berkshire
School: Upton House School
Type: Full-time
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Summary

A rare opportunity has arisen for an experienced, kind and committed Room Lead to join our exceptional EYFS team working in a school with children aged 2 to 11 years.

Detail

Location: Windsor, Berkshire

Salary: £34,000-£37,000 , dependant on experience

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (52 weeks)

Hours of Work: 8am - 5pm during term time, 7.45am - 4.15pm during school holidays

To Start: From May 2026 onwards

Closing date: Sunday 12th April 2026

Interviews: Wednesday 22nd April 2026

A rare opportunity has arisen for an experienced, kind and committed Room Lead to join our exceptional EYFS team working in a school with children aged 2 to 11 years.

A little bit about us

We are a small independent school in Windsor. The school has been running since 1936. We value each and every member of our staff team and recognise that people can bring different ideas and suggestions all of which are equally valued. We view our team members as our extended family and most of our staff have worked at the school for many years.

Responsibilities

To be responsible for the organisation and curriculum development of the Acorns class in the Little Upton Nursery. Acorns is the youngest year group in the school, consisting of boys and girls aged 2-3 years old. The Room Lead/Coordinator will promote high standards, progression, continuity and quality of learning, observing behaviour progress and monitoring the developmental needs of the children.

To manage a small team of staff ensuring all staff are delivering high quality care and education. The successful candidate will also act as a key person to a group of children, working closely with their families, keeping them informed of their child’s progress through regular updates and termly parents evenings.

During the school holidays the Room Lead will also take the lead on coordinating the Little Upton Holiday School. Children from the Acorns and Oaks classes can attend, spending time together taking part in themed activities each week.

What we can offer

Full-time position (52 weeks a year), working from 8am-5pm during term time and 7.45am-4.15pm during the school holidays
7 weeks holiday per year
Free school lunch
Pension
Fee discount
Potential to progress further and develop your career
Opportunity to access various training packages to support you in your role
Helpful and supportive management team
A friendly and supportive team
An easily accessible school that is in the heart of Windsor town

What we are looking for

The ideal candidate for this role would have:

3 years nursery experience
1 years room lead experience
NVQ Level 3 (as a minimum)
Good organisational experience
Proficient in lesson planning for EYFS children with different levels of development and ability
Paediatric first aid trained (desirable)
Proficient in technology, preferably passionate about using technology for education
Excellent communication skills
Understanding of the importance of Safeguarding
Able to work as part of a team and use your own initiative to respond to day to day situations
Have a willingness to learn, be adaptable and passionate about nurturing and developing each child’s skills to allow them to prosper academically, socially, emotionally, morally, culturally and spiritually
Commitment to your role and being an inspiration to the children throughout the school
Have a fun, can do attitude
A willingness to meet challenges with enthusiasm and to contribute as a team member is essential

If you are interested in applying for this role please fill in the application form and send to recruitment@uptonhouse.org.uk and we will be in contact with you. We look forward to hearing from you!

The job description and application form can be downloaded from the school website www.uptonhouse.org.uk/discover-upton-house/vacancies

Closing date: Sunday 5th April 2026

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 22nd April 2026

Upton House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants for the post must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers and an enhanced criminal record check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.