Nursery Room Leader

JEM Childcare Solutions Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

Discounted childcare

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible schedule

Recognition & rewards

Job summary

JEM Childcare Solutions Limited is seeking a Nursery Room Leader / Third in Charge to run and support the Pre-School room in a London setting. The role requires a Level 3 Early Years / Childcare qualification, with QTS/EYTS or Degree preferred, and at least 2 years of leadership experience in a nursery environment.

The position is 40 hours per week, based in London (E16 area). Salary up to £35k depending on experience, plus 30 days leave including bank holidays and 3 inset days per year.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Early Years / Childcare qualification; ideally QTS, EYTS or Degree.
• Minimum 2 years experience leading a Pre-School room in a nursery or early years setting.
• Knowledge of child development, EYFS, and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a large Pre-School room, coordinating a team.
• Deliver high-quality care and learning experiences within your room.
• Ensure compliance with Ofsted requirements.
• Build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.

Skills

Team leadership

Child development knowledge

Safeguarding knowledge

Relationship building

Learning experiences delivery

Education

Level 3 Early Years / Childcare qualification

QTS / EYTS / Degree

Job description

Full time | JEM Childcare Solutions | United Kingdom

Posted On 16/10/2026

Job Information

Job Level Nursery Third in Charge

Early Years

City London

Province City of London

Postal Code E16

salary low £ 33,000.00

salary high £ 35,000.00

Job Description

About our Clients

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

What our 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 years 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

Ideal Nursery Room Leader / Third in Charge Candidate

Passionate about early years and children's development within a nursery 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 environment across 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