Nursery Room Leader

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Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: £35,000 £37,500 per annum
Qualification Required: Level 3 Childcare and Education (or above)
Location: East London, E16
About the Nursery
A well-established nursery setting caring for up to 53 children aged 6 months to 5 years .
Number of Childcare Staff: 15
Age Range: 0 years 6 months 5 years 0 months
Opening Times:
Monday Friday: 08:00 18:00
Closed: Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas
Parking: Free car park and unrestricted free street parking available
Committed to providing a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment where children can learn, develop and thrive.
Role Overview
The Nursery Room Leader will take full responsibility for the day-to-day management of a designated room, ensuring high standards of care, education, safeguarding, and compliance with EYFS requirements.
You will lead, motivate and support room staff to deliver outstanding childcare provision while creating strong partnerships with parents and carers.
Key Responsibilities of Nursery Room Leader:
Lead and manage a team within your designated room.
Ensure high-quality teaching and learning in line with the EYFS framework.
Oversee planning, observations, assessments, and next steps for children.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records.
Ensure safeguarding, health & safety, and welfare requirements are consistently met.
Act as a key person and support key person practice across the room.
Support staff development through mentoring and supervision.
Build strong, professional partnerships with parents and carers.
Work collaboratively with the wider nursery team to maintain high standards across the setting.
Person Specification-
Essential Requirements
Full and relevant Level 3 Childcare and Education qualification
Previous experience working within an early years setting
Experience leading or supervising staff
Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Sound knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures
Paediatric First Aid (or willingness to obtain)
Desirable
Experience as a Room Leader
Level 5 qualification or working towards higher qualification
Experience supporting staff training and development
What's on Offer
Competitive salary (£35,000 £37,500)
Full-time permanent position
Supportive leadership team
Ongoing professional development opportunities
Free parking on-site and unrestricted free street parking
Closure on Bank Holidays and one week at Christmas
How to Apply
If you are passionate about early years education and ready to take the next step in your childcare career, we would love to hear from you.

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Location:
Canning Town
Salary:
£35,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Education

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