Nursery Room Leader - 4-Day Week, Deputy Path

About Early Years Ltd.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Access to CPD

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Academics is working with a popular Nursery school in Kensington and Chelsea. The Room Leader will lead the baby room (0–2) and may deputise for the Nursery Manager, with scope to take on additional responsibilities.

The role offers a 40-hour week (4 days, 8am–6pm), a generous leave entitlement, and opportunities for career progression within a trusted setting linked to a larger independent school.

Qualifications

• Qualified to Level 3 or above (CACHE 3 / EYFS)
• Excellent EYFS curriculum knowledge
• Confident and able to work on own initiative

Responsibilities

• Lead the baby room 0–2 years and other classes when needed
• Deputise for Nursery Manager in their absence
• Organise rotas and manage day-to-day operations
• Communicate with parents and supporting visitors/teachers in school

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Room leadership

Parent communication

Decision making

Education

CACHE Level 3 / EYFS

Job description

Academics is working with a popular Nursery school in Kensington and Chelsea. The Room Leader will lead the baby room (0–2) and may deputise for the Nursery Manager, with scope to take on additional responsibilities.

The role offers a 40-hour week (4 days, 8am–6pm), a generous leave entitlement, and opportunities for career progression within a trusted setting linked to a larger independent school.