Nursery Room Leader Job – Teddington (TW11)

Hours: 40 hours a week or 4 days

Salary: Up to £32,263 per annum

Location: Teddington (TW11), Middlesex

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated Full Time Nursery Room Leader to join our childcare team in Teddington, Middlesex. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating a nurturing, engaging, and educational environment where young children can thrive.

Benefits

• Financial: Annual performance-based pay increases and a 7% pension contribution (you only contribute 1%).
• Childcare: 70% childcare discount for your child or grandchild at any nursery.
• Growth: Top-tier training via the London Institute of Early Years, including EY Foundation and Top-Up Degrees, SENDCo qualifications, coaching, and Room Manager leadership training.
• Work-Life Balance: 35 days of annual leave (including 8 bank holidays and your birthday off).
• Wellbeing: Sector-leading parental leave, wellbeing support, shopping discounts, and regular team celebrations.
• Purpose: Work for a “nursery group with heart”—we are a social enterprise with a unique social pedagogy.

Key Responsibilities

Promote high standards of quality within the nursery in respect of the environment, resources and experiences offered to children

Provide professional and relevant feedback to parents/carers about their child

Ensure all records of development and learning are fully and accurately maintained by the appropriate staff

Ensure appropriate planning is in place to maintain the required standards consulting with the Senior Nursery Nurse when necessary

Provide leadership and support to playroom staff to enable them to establish and maintain positive working relationships

Be responsible for taking part in all self-development activities such as appraisals

In conjunction with the senior management team identify and address individual training needs of playroom staff

Develop open and positive working relationships with staff

Person Specification

• Qualification: Level 3 qualification in Childcare or above (Early Years Degree, QTS, PGCE, or NNEB).
• Knowledge: Strong EYFS knowledge with the ability to implement it across all activities.
• Experience: Previous experience as a room leader for the past 2 years in a nursery or early childhood setting is highly desirable.
• Skills: Proven leadership skills and strong communication skills in English (verbal and written).
• Compliance: Deep understanding of early childhood education principles and childcare regulations.

Why Join Us?

This role offers an enriching environment for those passionate about early years education. As part of a large, reputable nursery chain, we offer genuine career progression opportunities and the chance to make a lasting positive impact on children’s lives.

Apply now to take the next step in your childcare career!