Nursery Room Leader

Ethos Education; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery provider in Hounslow is seeking a dedicated and experienced Room Leader for its Toddler Room. The role includes leading a team, supporting child development, and planning activities in a nurturing environment. Essential qualifications include a Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare and at least 2 years of leadership experience. This position offers competitive salary and numerous benefits, including training funding and flexible working hours.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Loyalty bonus (after 1 year)

Performance related bonus (after probation)

Up to 6 weeks holidays (+ bank holidays)

Pension benefits

Flexible working hours

Funding of professional trainings

Well-being paid programme

Hobby paid scheme

Cycling scheme

Holiday trip

Company team-building events

Referral programme

Store discount programme

Employee career mentoring

Fully paid coaching and mentoring sessions

Fully paid training courses and qualification programmes

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience as a leader or senior practitioner in a nursery.
• Experience in supporting child development and planning engaging activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Early Years Practitioners.
• Support the development of key children.
• Plan exciting and engaging activities.

Skills

Leadership skills

Child development

Communication skills

Education

Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare

Job description

Job Overview

We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Room Leader to work in the Toddler Room at this lovely nursery in Vauxhall. This is a permanent and full‑time Room Leader position to work Monday‑Friday, 40‑45 hours per week.

Responsibilities

As a Toddler Room Leader, you will be leading a team of Early Years Practitioners within the room, as well as working with your own key children to support their development, observing and keeping reports of their progress. Your responsibilities will also include planning exciting and engaging activities, ensuring safeguarding procedures are always followed in the room, and building strong relationships with colleagues and parents/carers. This nursery has a focus on hands‑on, self‑directed, collaborative play to help children develop and grow, so you will also be encouraging child‑led play!

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Loyalty bonus (after 1 year)
• Performance related bonus (after probation)
• Up to 6 weeks holidays (+ bank holidays) + annual rise
• Pension benefits
• Flexible working hours
• Funding of professional trainings
• Well‑being paid programme
• Hobby paid scheme
• Cycling scheme
• Holiday trip
• Company team‑building events
• Referral programme
• Store discount programme
• Employee career mentoring
• Fully paid coaching and mentoring sessions by an external consultant
• Fully paid training courses and qualification programmes

Qualifications

For this Toddler Room Leader position it is essential that you hold a Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare, and have a minimum of 2 years of experience as a leader or senior practitioner with leadership skills within a nursery.

Further your early years career and make a difference as a Toddler Room Leader – apply now!