Preschool Room Leader

UCM Recruitment; Greater London; Presencial; GBP 29.000 - 38.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

UCM Education is recruiting for an experienced Preschool Room Leader in Kensington & Chelsea, West London. The role leads the Preschool room, plans EYFS-aligned activities and supports children’s development toward school readiness in a warm, structured environment.

Ideal candidates hold a Level 3 EY qualification with strong Preschool experience and EYFS knowledge; Room Leader or senior practitioner leadership is preferred. Full-time, 45 hours weekly, year-round.

Formación

• Level 3 Early Years qualification or higher.
• Strong experience in a Preschool setting with EYFS knowledge.
• Leadership experience in a Room Leader role preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the Preschool room and support day-to-day running of the setting.
• Plan and deliver engaging activities aligned with EYFS framework.
• Support children's development and school readiness through play and structured learning.
• Guide, mentor and support Early Years practitioners.
• Build positive relationships with parents and provide regular updates.
• Maintain high safeguarding, learning and care standards.

Conocimientos

Preschool leadership

Lesson planning

EYFS knowledge

Staff mentoring

Parent communication

Educación

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Descripción del empleo

We are recruiting for an experienced Preschool Room Leader to join a welcoming, well-established pre-prep nursery in Kensington & Chelsea, West London. This is a lovely opportunity to join a nursery with structured learning, outdoor activities, and school readiness. The setting has an established team and provides a warm, personal environment where children and practitioners can thrive.

• Leading the Preschool room and supporting the day-to-day running of the setting.
• Planning and delivering engaging activities in line with the EYFS framework.
• Supporting children's development and school readiness through play-based and structured learning.
• Guiding, mentoring, and supporting Early Years practitioners.
• Building positive relationships with parents and providing regular developmental updates.
• Maintaining high standards of safeguarding, learning, and care.

The successful candidate will hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification or above, have strong Preschool experience, and demonstrate excellent EYFS knowledge. Previous Room Leader experience is preferred, although a strong Senior Early Years Practitioner with leadership experience may also be considered.

Working pattern: Full-time, permanent, 45 hours per week, all year round

Hours: 8:00am-6:00pm or 8:15am-6:15pm, with two 3pm finishes per week.

About UCM Education: UCM Education works closely with nurseries and schools across the UK to place education professionals into roles where they can thrive. Due to the volume of applications received, we may be unable to contact all unsuccessful applicants.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment