EYFS Room Leader

Pajes; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Pajes is looking for an enthusiastic and caring Room Leader to join their Early Years team at Nancy Reuben Primary School in London. This role involves leading a designated age group room, ensuring high standards of care and education, and supervising a team of nursery practitioners to promote positive educational outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in early years education required.
• Strong understanding of the EYFS framework.
• Ability to maintain high standards of care.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and inspire a team of nursery practitioners.
• Plan and deliver engaging educational activities.
• Ensure safeguarding policies are consistently followed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safeguarding

Team Management

Planning and Organization

Education

Relevant childcare qualifications

Job description

Nancy Reuben Primary School is a thriving Modern Orthodox Jewish Independent School in Hendon for boys and girls aged 2-11.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, caring, and experienced Room Leader to join our Early Years team. The Room Leader will take responsibility for leading a designated age group room, ensuring high standards of care, education, safety, and wellbeing for all children. The successful candidate will also supervise and support a team of nursery practitioners, promoting best practice and positive outcomes in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, manage, and inspire a team of nursery practitioners within the room.
• Plan, deliver, and monitor age-appropriate, engaging, and educational activities in line with the EYFS framework.
• Maintain high standards of care and hygiene, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for all children.
• Act as a key person for a group of children, ensuring strong relationships with families and regular updates on children’s progress.
• Complete and maintain accurate records of children’s development, observations, and assessments.
• Foster positive working relationships with parents, staff, and outside agencies.
• Ensure all safeguarding policies and procedures are consistently followed.
• Support the Head of Early Years with the day-to-day running of the setting.
• Monitor and evaluate staff performance within the room and provide mentoring and training as needed.
• Promote inclusive practice and ensure that each child’s individual needs are recognised and met.

For further information on the school please visit our website .

Applications will be processed on receipt and interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter.

Nancy Reuben Primary Schoolis committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff and volunteers undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).