Nursery Room leader

CiViConsulting; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Refer-a-friend bonus

Free lunch once a week

Private GP appointments

Regular staff socials

Job summary

CiViConsulting is helping a South London nursery to appoint a Room Leader who can shape how the room runs and drive standards. You will lead a team, set the standard of practice and actively contribute to the nursery's future direction.

You will have real decision-making power, a voice in curriculum delivery, and a commitment to safeguarding, learning, and staff development in a thriving Early Years environment.

Qualifications

• Must have Level 3 Early Years qualification or above.
• Genuine experience leading a room or team in an Early Years setting.
• Strong working knowledge of the EYFS, safeguarding and Ofsted expectations.
• Track record of coaching and developing others and raising standards.
• Confident communicator with parents, colleagues and managers.
• Paediatric First Aid certificate, or willingness to obtain.
• Enhanced DBS check, or willingness to complete one.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and organise the room team day to day, including rotas, deployment and ratios.
• Coach and develop practitioners through modelling, regular supervisions and constructive feedback.
• Support onboarding of new starters and apprentices and identify training needs.
• Build a positive, accountable team culture that reflects the nursery's new direction.
• Deputise for senior leaders when required.
• Plan and deliver a high-quality, child-led curriculum in line with the EYFS.
• Oversee observations, assessments and learning journals so every child's progress is tracked.
• Make sure the room environment is stimulating, well-resourced and inclusive.
• Support key persons to identify and act on additional needs, working with the SENCo.
• Monitor quality in the room and contribute to the nursery's improvement plan.
• Carry out safeguarding and health & safety procedures and keep records up to date.
• Work with parents to update progress and support transitions between rooms.

Skills

Leadership experience

Team development

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding

Coaching

Parent communication

Paediatric First Aid

Enhanced DBS

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Our client, a nursery in South London, has recently been through a transformation and is now looking for a Room Leader to help shape what comes next.

This isn't a standard Room Leader role. The nursery wants someone with genuine leadership experience who can lead and develop a team, set the standard of practice in the room, and grow their own career in Early Years. You'll have a real voice in how the room runs and a clear chance to make an impact and progress.

What we offer:

• Salary up to £36,000, depending on experience
• Company pension
• Refer-a-friend bonus
• Free lunch once a week
• Private GP appointments
• Regular staff socials
• A real chance to make an impact and progress your Early Years career in a nursery that's investing in its future

Key Responsibilitities

Leading and developing the team

• Lead, motivate and organise the room team day to day, including rotas, deployment and ratios
• Coach and develop practitioners through modelling, regular supervisions and constructive feedback
• Support onboarding of new starters and apprentices and identify training needs
• Build a positive, accountable team culture that reflects the nursery's new direction
• Deputise for senior leaders when required

Setting the standard of practice

• Plan and deliver a high-quality, child-led curriculum in line with the EYFS
• Oversee observations, assessments and learning journals so every child's progress is tracked and supported
• Make sure the room environment is stimulating, well-resourced and inclusive
• Support key persons to identify and act on additional needs, working with the SENCo
• Monitor quality in the room and contribute to the nursery's improvement plan

Safeguarding, health and safety

• Act as a strong safeguarding role model and follow all safeguarding and child protection procedures
• Maintain accurate records, including accidents, incidents, medication and daily care
• Carry out risk assessments and make sure the room meets health, safety and hygiene standards
• Keep the room inspection-ready in line with Ofsted requirements

Working with parents and the wider nursery

• Build warm, professional relationships with parents and carers and keep them updated on progress
• Lead parent meetings and support smooth settling-in and transitions between rooms
• Work closely with the management team and other Room Leaders to share good practice
• Contribute ideas and energy to the nursery's continued development

About you:

• Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (or above)
• Genuine experience leading a room or team in an Early Years setting
• Strong working knowledge of the EYFS, safeguarding and Ofsted expectations
• A track record of coaching and developing others and raising standards
• Confident communicator with parents, colleagues and managers
• Paediatric First Aid certificate, or willing to obtain
• Enhanced DBS check, or willing to complete one

What we're looking for in you

• A natural leader who sets the tone and leads by example
• Calm, organised and solutions-focused
• Passionate about outstanding care and children's learning
• Open to feedback and keen to keep growing