0-3 Early Years Room Lead

Islington Council; London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Islington Council is seeking a 0-3 Early Years Room Lead to join Golden Lane Children’s Centre. The role involves delivering high-quality childcare and education to children aged 0-4. Candidates should be reliable, flexible, and committed to children's outcomes. This full-time position requires working shifts on a rota basis. Interested applicants are encouraged to visit the school and apply through the provided link.

Qualifications

• Must work shifts on a rota basis.
• Committed to ensuring the best outcomes for children aged 0-4.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality childcare and education based on the EYFS curriculum.
• Assist in providing education, services, and support to children under 5.

Skills

Reliability

Flexibility

Initiative

Job description

About The Role

0-3 Early Years Room Lead

Salary Grade: Scale 6, Spine Point 18-20

Salary Range: £36,345 - £37,437

Contract: Full-Time, 35 hours/week, All Year Round

To assist in delivering high-quality childcare and education based on the EYFS curriculum to children aged 0–4. Candidates must be able to work shifts on a rota basis, determined by the needs of the Centre, which operates from 8am to 6pm.

Join Golden Lane Children’s Centre!

Golden Lane Children’s Centre is part of Prior Weston School, located in the modern, purpose-built Golden Lane Campus building. The Campus offers educational opportunities for everyone from babies to parents and carers. The Centre plays a major role in providing education, services, and support to children under 5 and their families. It is situated next to the Barbican Centre and Whitecross Street market.

We are seeking an 0-3 Room Leader to join our Children’s Centre team. We are looking for a reliable, flexible individual who shows initiative, works well as part of a team, and is committed to ensuring the best outcomes for all children aged 0-4.

Visits and How to Apply

Visits to the school are highly encouraged. Please contact the school office at 020 7786 4800 to arrange a visit.

Closing date: Midnight Wednesday 21st May 2025

Interviews: Week commencing Monday 2nd June 2025

How to Apply

To apply, please visit: https://jobs.islington.gov.uk/. For assistance, email the HR Team at [e-mail] quoting job reference PW/1625. For an informal discussion, contact the school directly. CVs are not accepted in line with Safer Recruitment practices.

Safeguarding: Prior Weston School & Children’s Centre is committed to safeguarding and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check with barred list check is required for all successful applicants. The school will conduct an online search for shortlisted candidates as part of safeguarding procedures, seeking publicly available information about candidates’ suitability to work with children.

Please note that the advertised salary range is based on continuous service, with the maximum indicating 5+ years with local government/schools. The starting salary will be determined based on individual circumstances.