Lead Nursery Room Manager — Training & Growth

London Early Years Foundation (LEYF); Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension 7%

Childcare discount 70%

Up to 35 days off

Sector-leading parental leave

Wellbeing app

Annual conference

Team celebrations

Shopping discounts

Training and promotions

Job summary

London Early Years Foundation is seeking a dedicated Nursery Room Manager to lead a room in our Southwark site. You will plan daily activities, support staff development and foster strong relationships with families and the wider team, ensuring outstanding early years education.

Join a compassionate, child-centred trust with extensive in-house training, clear progression routes and generous benefits that reward commitment and professional growth in a dynamic London setting.

Qualifications

• Level 3+ childcare qualification required.
• Ability to lead a ratio-bound team and build strong relationships.
• Safeguarding and protecting children.
• Positive, adaptable and friendly demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Manage a room team to plan and deliver daily activities for children.
• Work closely with management and parents to build strong relationships.
• Maintain Leyf’s teaching model and be creative to suit how children learn best.

Skills

Team leadership

Relationship building

Child safeguarding

Positive attitude

Education

Level 3 childcare qualification

Job description

London Early Years Foundation is seeking a dedicated Nursery Room Manager to lead a room in our Southwark site. You will plan daily activities, support staff development and foster strong relationships with families and the wider team, ensuring outstanding early years education.

Join a compassionate, child-centred trust with extensive in-house training, clear progression routes and generous benefits that reward commitment and professional growth in a dynamic London setting.