Nursery Room Leader

Overview

Pay: £28,000.00-£32,000.00 per year

Job Title: Nursery Room Leader

Location: Camden (NW)

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Start Date: September

We’re looking for a warm, confident and experienced Nursery Room Leader to join a welcoming nursery setting within a highly regarded independent school in the Borough of Camden. This is a lovely opportunity for an Early Years professional who enjoys leading a room, supporting colleagues and creating a nurturing environment where young children can thrive.

The nursery provides high-quality care and education within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), offering children a safe, stimulating and child-centred space to explore, learn and grow in confidence.

The Role

• Lead the day-to-day running of your nursery room
• Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities in line with the EYFS framework
• Support, guide and motivate Nursery Practitioners within your room
• Create a warm, inclusive and stimulating learning environment
• Ensure safeguarding procedures are consistently followed and children’s wellbeing is prioritised
• Observe, assess and track children’s progress, maintaining accurate records
• Build strong, positive relationships with children and their families
• Communicate regularly with parents regarding development, achievements and next steps
• Work closely with the wider Early Years team to maintain high standards across the setting

• Level 3 Early Years qualification or above (essential)
• Strong knowledge of EYFS principles and child development
• Previous experience as a Nursery Room Leader or in a senior Early Years role (preferred)
• Confident leadership skills with the ability to support and motivate a team
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A warm, patient and nurturing approach
• A genuine passion for Early Years education
• Commitment to providing a safe, positive and inspiring environment

• A supportive and friendly leadership team
• A collaborative Early Years team with a shared passion for child-centred practice
• A well-resourced setting within an established independent school
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• A rewarding role where you can make a real difference during children’s earliest years

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Must be able to reliably commute to Camden (NW) or plan to relocate before starting work

Education:

• Level 3 Early Years Qualification or equivalent (required)

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.