Lead Nursery Room Leader | Mentor & Impact in EYFS

Zero2five Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Career progression

Mentoring junior staff

Staff wellbeing

Child-centred environment

Job summary

Zero2Five is partnered with a fantastic early years provider in London to recruit a Room Leader for the E3 area. You’ll lead your room, mentor practitioners and ensure an outstanding learning environment in line with the EYFS. The role offers structured support, ongoing training and genuine progression opportunities.

Salary up to £34,000 per annum, full-time hours, and a friendly, collaborative team as you develop leadership skills and positively impact children’s development.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Early Years qualification is required.
• Experience working with children aged 0–5 years.
• DBS Update Service is enhanced and preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and support your room team daily.
• Plan and deliver engaging activities in line with EYFS.
• Manage the daily routine to maintain a calm, safe room.
• Mentor junior practitioners and apprentices.
• Act as Key Person and build relationships with children and families.
• Complete observations, assessments and next steps using Famly.
• Support 2-year progress checks and transition reports.
• Identify and support children with additional needs alongside the SENCO.
• Build positive relationships with parents and communicate progress.
• Lead or contribute to room meetings and planning.
• Maintain safeguarding and health and safety standards.
• Complete daily risk assessments and ensure the learning environment is stimulating.

Skills

Team leadership

EYFS knowledge

Communication skills

Passion for early years

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Tools

Famly platform

Job description

Zero2Five is partnered with a fantastic early years provider in London to recruit a Room Leader for the E3 area. You’ll lead your room, mentor practitioners and ensure an outstanding learning environment in line with the EYFS. The role offers structured support, ongoing training and genuine progression opportunities.

Salary up to £34,000 per annum, full-time hours, and a friendly, collaborative team as you develop leadership skills and positively impact children’s development.