Nursery Room Leader

Connected Recruitment Limited; Richmond; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Early Years Practitioner in Richmond. The successful candidate will manage a small team and plan educational activities, supporting children's development through play. This role offers a 4-day work week option and substantial discounts on childcare fees. Ideal qualifications include NVQ/Cache Level 3 Diploma in Early Years or equivalent experience as a Room Leader.

Benefits

Discount on Childcare Fees

4-day work week option

Fun social events throughout the year

Bonuses and vouchers

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience as a Room Leader.
• Strong knowledge of EYFS and children’s learning and development.
• Excellent interpersonal skills required.
• Self-motivation, innovation, and a positive outlook necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage and motivate a small team.
• Plan educational activities for your room.
• Create engaging learning environments.
• Deliver the 'Learning through play' ethos.
• Promote child welfare and ensure safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Strong knowledge of EYFS

Excellent interpersonal skills

Self-motivation

Innovation

Positive outlook

Good verbal and written communication

Strong planning and organisational skills

Passion for delivering educational experiences

Education

NVQ/Cache Level 3 Diploma in Early Years

Montessori Diploma

Early Years Degree

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Tel: [phone]
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24a Popes Lane, London, W5 4NB

Location: Kew TW9; Brand new nursery opening October 2025

Hours: 40 hours per week

Flexi Option: Option to flex your hours over 4 day week

Qualification: NVQ/Cache Level 3 or equivalent

Why join our client's Family?

You are an amazing Early Years Educator who has previous experience of being a Room Leader - managing a small team and planning activities for your room.

Our Client believes that a well-cared for team results in well-cared for children. That is why they strive to offer their staff every opportunity to develop with us to reach their full potential. they offer in-house and external training (wherever possible within working hours) including in exciting disciplines such as Forest School Leadership and Montessori so you have career opportunities across their eight nurseries.

Flexi Working

Time off work is important to keep to you fresh, enthusiastic and raring to go. This is why our client have introduced the 4-day week. This allows you to choose to work your 40 hours over 4 days, giving you an extra day off every week!

The Role

Our client are looking for a qualified and experienced Early Years Practitioner who already has some experience as a Room Leader. You will be responsible for:

• Managing, developing and motivating a small team;
• Planning a wide range of educational activities for your room and creating engaging learning environments;
• Showcasing the room to prospective parents;
• Building excellent relationships with children, parents and colleagues;
• Delivering our 'Learning through play’ ethos;
• Promoting child welfare and ensuring all safeguarding procedures are followed.
• Great career path and promotion prospects;
• Further Training including in Forest School Leadership and Montessori;
• 4-day week option;
• Discount on Childcare Fees (50% from day one increasing to 66% with service);
• Fun social events throughout the year and an annual Christmas party;
• Celebration of hard work - bonuses, vouchers and social events;
• Discounts on high street shops such as Asda, Curry's and PC World;
• Employee Assistance Programme.

What you will bring

• NVQ/Cache Level 3 Diploma in Early Years, NNEB, Montessori Diploma, Early Years Degree or QTS;
• Experience as a Room Leader;
• Strong knowledge of EYFS and children’s learning and development;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Self-motivation, innovation and a positive outlook;
• Good verbal and written communication skills;
• Strong planning and organisational skills;
• Lots of energy; and above all,
• A passion for delivering amazing educational experiences to children.

How to apply

If this sounds like your perfect position please apply via the link below.

An Enhanced DBS check and reference checks will be carried out prior to employment

To apply for this job, please send us your CV quoting reference: 55793560