Nursery Curriculum Room Leader

The Learning Experience; Greater London; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome £2,500 bonus

Staff childcare discount

PerkBox discounts & wellness perks

Medical cashback plan (covering you &

Life insurance & AVIVA pension

Company-funded social events

Modern learning spaces

Job summary

The Learning Experience in East Finchley is seeking an experienced Curriculum Room Leader to lead the room’s curriculum in line with EYFS principles. This full-time, permanent role offers a supportive environment focused on high-quality early years education.

The position includes a welcome bonus of £2,500 and a salary up to £34,778 per year, with benefits like holiday entitlement, overtime, staff discounts, and company-funded events.

Qualifications

• Full & relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification – essential.
• Experience in an Early Years setting, ideally as Room Leader.
• Strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding and child protection.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation and evaluation of the room’s curriculum in line with EYFS principles and the setting’s curriculum intent.
• Ensure a clear progression of learning, building knowledge and confidence in the curriculum with the team.
• Provide a safe, nurturing, stimulating environment in line with EYFS standards.
• Monitor, record, and celebrate milestones in children’s development.
• Communicate effectively with families to build strong relationships.
• Lead and support colleagues to maintain high-quality care and learning.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding and child protection policies.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Communication skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Leadership

Education

Level 3+ Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery Curriculum Room Leader – East Finchley

Join us and receive a welcome bonus of £2,500!

Salary: Up to £34,778 per year (depending on qualifications & experience)

Contract: Full-time, permanent

Location: East Finchley, London

Eligibility: The successful candidate must have the legal right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment. Please note that this role is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future.

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Curriculum Room Leader to join our East Finchley Nursery. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a high-quality early years provider, offering a nurturing, engaging, and stimulating environment where children can learn, play, and grow.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary
• 22 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Paid overtime, sick days & birthday leave
• Staff childcare discount
• PerkBox – exclusive discounts & wellness perks
• Medical cashback plan (covering you & up to 4 children)
• Life insurance & AVIVA pension scheme
• Company-funded social events
• Modern learning spaces designed for early years development

Professional Growth

• Funded qualifications & leadership pathways
• Ongoing CPD & specialist training
• Tuition reimbursement

Your Role

As a Curriculum Room Leader, You Will

• Lead the design, implementation and evaluation of the room’s curriculum in line with EYFS principles and the setting’s curriculum intent
• Ensure a clear progression of learning, building knowledge and confidence in the curriculum with the team.
• Provide a safe, nurturing, stimulating environment in line with EYFS standards
• Monitor, record, and celebrate milestones in children’s development
• Communicate effectively with families to build strong relationships
• Lead and support colleagues to maintain high-quality care and learning
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding and child protection policies

We’re Looking For Someone With

• Full & relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification – essential
• Previous experience in an Early Years setting (ideally as a Room Leader, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Nurse, or Early Years Educator)
• Strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding, and child protection
• Excellent communication skills and a passion for early childhood education
• A commitment to delivering the highest standards of care