Nursery Room Leader

JEM Childcare Solutions Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

Employee Discounted Childcare

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexibility to work around your life

Recognition and rewards to say thank

Job summary

Zohorecruit is seeking an experienced Room Leader / Third in Charge to run and support a growing Pre-School room in London. The role requires leading a sizable team, ensuring high standards of care and education, and maintaining Ofsted compliance.

Ideal candidates hold Level 3 Early Years / Childcare qualifications (QTS/EYTS or degree preferred) and have a strong background in EYFS and safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Early Years / Childcare qualification (full and relevant). Ideally QTS, EYTS, or Degree level.
• Minimum 2 year’s experience leading a Pre-School room in a nursery or early years setting.
• Knowledge of child development, EYFS, and safeguarding.
• Deliver high-quality care and learning experiences within your room and the wider nursery setting.
• Ensure compliance with Ofsted requirements.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues in the nursery setting.

Responsibilities

• Run and support the Pre-School room as Room Leader / Third in Charge.
• Lead a large team of staff and oversee daily activities.
• Ensure safeguarding and EYFS compliance across the room and nursery.
• Promote best practice and quality of care and learning experiences.

Skills

Leading Pre-School room

Team leadership

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding

Ofsted compliance

Education

Level 3 Early Years / Childcare qualification

QTS / EYTS / Degree (preferred)

Job description

London, United Kingdom | Posted on 14/09/2026

Our client, based in E16 area, are now seeking an experienced Room Leader / Third in Charge to run and support their ever growing Pre-School room, ideally you will have an QTS, EYTS or Degree, or have loads of experience in supporting a large Pre-school room and leading a large team together with the additional responsibilities of a Third in Charge role.

Based on a 40 hour week, salary is up to £35k depending on experience and qualifications, together with 30 days annual leave, including bank holidays, and 3 inset days per year.

Requirements

Whatour Clients are looking for

Essential for the Nursery Room Leader Third in Charge Role

• Level 3 Early Years / Childcare qualification (full and relevant) Ideally QTS, EYTS, or Degree level
• Minimum 2 year’s experience leading a Pre-School room in a nursery or earlyyears setting
• Knowledge of child development, EYFS, and safeguarding
• Deliver high-quality care and learning experiences within your roomand the wider nursery setting
• Ensure compliance with Ofsted requirements
• Build positive relationships with children, families, andcolleagues in the nursery setting

Ideal Nursery Room Leader / Third in Charge Candidate

• Passionate about early years and children’s development within anursery setting
• Strong team leader, able to motivate and support staff in your room
• Proactive, flexible, and committed to maintaining high standards
• Promotes best practice and ensures a safe, nurturing environmentacross the nursery setting

Nursery Room Leader / Third in Charge Benefits and Perks

• Company Pension
• Employee Discounted Childcare
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexibility to work around your life commitments
• Recognition and rewards to say thank you for a job well done