Nursery Room Leader (Permanent) – Maida Vale

Hours: 40 hours a week

Salary: Up to £30,873 per annum

Location: Maida Vale (NW8), London

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated Full Time Nursery Room Leader to join our childcare team in Maida Vale, London. 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!