Nursery Room Leader

Revive Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading early years recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Room Leader (Senior Nursery Practitioner) for a large, organized nursery in South East London. The role involves managing a room while leading a team to provide excellent childcare and education. Ideal candidates will have a Level 3 Early Years qualification and previous experience, with strong EYFS knowledge. The nursery values staff wellbeing and offers generous benefits, including a four-day work week and internal progression opportunities.

Benefits

Access to SSS Learning and fully funded CPD

55% childcare discount

Workplace pension

Wellbeing and employee assistance programme

Birthday bonus

Annual personal development allowance

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Senior Practitioner or Room Leader.
• Strong knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding.
• Confident leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead practice within the room.
• Support and mentor team members.
• Plan and oversee EYFS-led activities.
• Monitor observations, assessments, and development records.
• Build positive relationships with parents and carers.
• Maintain safeguarding and health and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Knowledge of EYFS

Safeguarding

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification or above

Job description

Room Leader (Senior Nursery Practitioner)

We are seeking experienced Room Leaders to join a large, well‑organised Early Years setting in South East London. This role is ideal for a confident Senior Practitioner or an existing Room Leader looking for a supportive setting with real opportunities for progression.

The nursery has a strong team culture, values staff wellbeing and promotes from within wherever possible.

The role

As Room Leader, you will take responsibility for the day‑to‑day running of your room while leading and supporting a small team to deliver outstanding childcare and education.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading practice within the room
• Supporting and mentoring team members
• Planning and overseeing EYFS‑led activities
• Monitoring observations, assessments and development records
• Building positive relationships with parents and carers
• Maintaining safeguarding and health and safety standards

Hours

37 hours per week – 7:45am to 6:00pm across four days

Salary

£26,378 – £29,672 per year (salary dependent on experience)

Holiday entitlement

6.5 weeks holiday per year inclusive of bank holidays

Benefits and progression

• Access to SSS Learning and fully funded CPD
• Strong internal promotion opportunities
• Supportive and experienced management team
• Four‑day working week or alternative 4/5‑day pattern
• 55% childcare discount
• Workplace pension
• Wellbeing and employee assistance programme
• Birthday bonus and annual personal development allowance

Requirements

• Level 3 Early Years qualification or above
• Previous experience as a Senior Practitioner or Room Leader
• Strong knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding
• Confident leadership and communication skills

About Us

Revive Education is a specialist early years recruitment agency, recruiting on behalf of nurseries across the UK. We support candidates throughout the full recruitment process and beyond.

If you’re a Room Leader looking for a nurturing and development‑focused role in a large, premium nursery, we’d love to hear from you.