Pre-School Room Leader

Xen Day Nursery; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Xen Day Nursery in Greater London is seeking an experienced Preschool Room Leader to guide our preschool room and prepare children for the next stage of learning through child-led, developmentally appropriate practice.

You will deliver high-quality care in line with EYFS, lead by example, support individual development, carry out observations, plan activities, promote language and numeracy through play, and build strong relationships with parents.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification (essential).
• Experience working with toddlers within an early years setting.
• Experience leading a room or supporting room leadership.
• Strong knowledge of child development and the EYFS.
• Positive leadership and communication skills.
• A warm, professional and child-centred approach.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care and learning experiences in line with EYFS requirements.
• Lead by example, creating a positive and engaging learning environment.
• Support children's individual development, independence and emotional wellbeing.
• Carry out observations, assessments and developmental progress checks.
• Plan engaging, creative and age-appropriate activities.
• Promote language development, early literacy and numeracy through play.
• Encourage positive behaviour, social skills and independence.
• Build positive relationships with parents and carers.
• Oversee daily routines, including meals, toileting and transitions.
• Support and guide your team to maintain high standards of care and education.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety procedures and nursery policies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Early years knowledge

Play-based learning

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Preschool Room Leader to lead our preschool room and help prepare children for the next stage of their learning journey through engaging, child-led and developmentally appropriate practice.

The successful candidate will create a stimulating and engaging environment that promotes confidence, independence, communication and school readiness while ensuring children continue to learn through play, exploration and positive relationships.

• Deliver high-quality care and learning experiences in line with EYFS requirements.
• Lead by example, creating a positive and engaging learning environment.
• Support children's individual development, independence and emotional wellbeing.
• Carry out observations, assessments and developmental progress checks.
• Plan engaging, creative and age-appropriate activities.
• Promote language development, early literacy and numeracy through play.
• Encourage positive behaviour, social skills and independence.
• Build positive relationships with parents and carers.
• Oversee daily routines, including meals, toileting and transitions.
• Support and guide your team to maintain high standards of care and education.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety procedures and nursery policies.

What we're looking for:

• Minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification (essential)
• Experience working with toddlers within an early years setting
• Experience leading a room or supporting room leadership
• Strong knowledge of child development and the EYFS
• Positive leadership and communication skills
• A warm, professional and child-centred approach