Over 2s Room Leader | Islington, Lead & Inspire

Love Childcare Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Learning and development opportunities

Generous childcare discount

Retail discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

GP and veterinary access

Job summary

Love Childcare Recruitment is seeking a Nursery Room Leader for Islington, London, to lead the Over 2s room in a growing nursery group.

You will manage a small team, deliver a child-led, EYFS-focused daily plan, and maintain high standards of safety and wellbeing, contributing to a warm, family-friendly setting with progression opportunities.

The role offers a salary up to £34k, with benefits including pension, discounts and professional development support.

Qualifications

• Qualified with a full and relevant Level 3 early years qualification.
• Solid experience caring for early years children, ideally 2+.
• Strong EYFS knowledge and safeguarding familiarity.
• Excellent communication skills and teamwork.
• Passion for child development and creating a nurturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Over 2s room, modelling best practice daily.
• Ensure safety and wellbeing of all children.
• Plan and deliver a busy EYFS-based daily timetable.
• Observe, assess and plan for key children.
• Support room team with planning, milestones and observations.
• Build strong partnerships with parents and carers.

Skills

Room leadership

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding policies

Team player

Communication skills

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Love Childcare Recruitment is seeking a Nursery Room Leader for Islington, London, to lead the Over 2s room in a growing nursery group.

You will manage a small team, deliver a child-led, EYFS-focused daily plan, and maintain high standards of safety and wellbeing, contributing to a warm, family-friendly setting with progression opportunities.

The role offers a salary up to £34k, with benefits including pension, discounts and professional development support.