Nursery Room Leader – EYFS Lead & Team Builder

Willing Care Recruitment Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sector-leading training

Enhanced parental leave

Discounted childcare

Bonus scheme

Annual leave

Birthday day off

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Wellbeing programme

Rewards portal

Team events

Job summary

Willing Care Recruitment Limited is seeking a Nursery Room Leader – Level 3 for an Ofsted-rated nursery in Greater London. The role offers £34,400 per annum, 40 hours per week, and excellent benefits.

You will lead a room, uphold outstanding standards of care and education, and support a team of practitioners to deliver engaging, EYFS-aligned learning experiences. We value strong safeguarding practice, effective communication with families, and a warm, hands-on leadership style to inspire

Qualifications

• A full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification or above – essential.
• Previous experience as a Room Leader, Deputy Room Leader or Senior Nursery Practitioner.
• Strong understanding of the EYFS, safeguarding and child development.
• Confidence leading, motivating and supporting a team of practitioners.
• Experience planning and overseeing engaging, age‑appropriate learning activities.
• Good understanding of Ofsted requirements and nursery quality standards.
• Strong organisational skills and experience overseeing children's developmental progress.
• Excellent communication, teamwork and leadership skills.
• A warm, nurturing and hands‑on approach.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the day‑to‑day running of the room, maintaining Outstanding standards of care and education.
• Lead, motivate and support practitioners, encouraging positive teamwork and professional development.
• Plan and oversee engaging, play‑based learning experiences in line with the EYFS.
• Encourage children's confidence, independence and individual development.
• Oversee observations, assessments and children's developmental progress.
• Create a safe, welcoming and stimulating environment where children feel valued.
• Build strong relationships with parents, carers and colleagues.
• Support the wider nursery management team in maintaining excellent standards.
• Ensure safeguarding, health and safety and nursery procedures are consistently followed.

Skills

Leadership

Team motivation

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding

Activity planning

Communication

Child development

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification or above

Job description

Willing Care Recruitment Limited is seeking a Nursery Room Leader – Level 3 for an Ofsted-rated nursery in Greater London. The role offers £34,400 per annum, 40 hours per week, and excellent benefits.

You will lead a room, uphold outstanding standards of care and education, and support a team of practitioners to deliver engaging, EYFS-aligned learning experiences. We value strong safeguarding practice, effective communication with families, and a warm, hands-on leadership style to inspire