Nursery Room Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus

Paid overtime

PerkBox discounts

Medical cashback

Life insurance and AVIVA pension

Job summary

The Learning Experience UK is seeking an experienced Nursery Room Leader for our East Finchley Nursery in London. You will plan and deliver activities that support every child’s development in a nurturing EYFS environment, while building strong relationships with families.

You will lead a team, monitor milestones, and ensure safeguarding policies are followed to maintain the highest standards of care and learning.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of EYFS standards and safeguarding policy.
• Excellent communication with families and team members.
• Experience leading a room or similar early years setting.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver activities meeting development needs.
• Create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating EYFS environment.
• Monitor and celebrate milestones in children’s development.
• Maintain strong relationships with families through regular communication.
• Lead and support colleagues to deliver high-quality care and learning.
• Ensure safeguarding and child protection policies are followed.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Communication

Leadership

Planning activities

Safeguarding

Job description

Nursery Room Leader at The Learning Experience UK

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

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 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?

We believe in supporting both children and staff, creating a positive and professional workplace. You’ll benefit from:

• 22 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Paid overtime, sick days & birthday leave
• 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

Your Role

As a Room Leader, you will:

• Plan and deliver activities that meet children’s developmental needs
• Provide a safe, nurturing, stimulating environment in line withEYFS standards
• Monitor, record, and celebrate milestones in children’s development
• Communicate effective 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

About You

We’re looking for someone with:

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