Room Leader - Preschool - L3 Qualified

Magic Roundabout Nurseries Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant nursery group in London is seeking a Room Leader to create a safe and inspiring environment for children. The ideal candidate has a Level 3 qualification in Childcare and over 2 years of experience. Responsibilities include tracking children's development and supporting daily routines. Join a caring team committed to the welfare of every child in our care.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a nursery or early years setting.
• Strong knowledge of EYFS and child development.
• Commitment to safeguarding and ensuring the well-being of all children.

Responsibilities

• Track development and build strong bonds with children and families.
• Maintain records of observations and assessments.
• Support daily routines including mealtimes and transitions.
• Ensure a clean and safe environment through daily checks.

Skills

Child development knowledge

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Level 3 qualification in Childcare

Job description

Overview

At Magic Roundabout Nurseries (MRN), we don’t just provide childcare - we create a safe, joyful, and inspiring environment where children thrive and professionals grow.

We’re a well-established nursery group with 30+ years of experience, and Stockwell is one of our flagship locations - registered for 150 children and praised by Ofsted for its child-led learning, strong safeguarding, and warm staff-child relationships.

We’re now seeking a passionate Room Leader to join our Stockwell team - someone who shares our values of curiosity, compassion, and commitment.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Serve as a key person, tracking development and building strong bonds with children and families
• Maintain records of observations, assessments, and progress using our nursery systems
• Support daily routines including sleep, mealtimes, toileting, and transitions
• Ensure a clean, tidy and safe environment through daily checks and shared responsibility
• Support your room leader or manager in ensuring all policies are followed

What We’re Looking For

• Level 3 qualification in Childcare (or equivalent)
• 2+ years of experience in a nursery or early years setting
• Strong knowledge of EYFS and child development
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills
• Passionate about mentoring and supporting your team
• Employment is subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check
• Commitment to safeguarding and ensuring the safety and well-being of all children in our care

Location & Shifts

• We are located 1 minute from Stockwell Station (Victoria & Northern Lines) - easy access from anywhere in South or Central London.
• Working Hours: Full-time, 8-hour shifts within our operating hours of 7:30 am - 7:00 pm, Monday to Friday. Shifts are allocated on a rotational basis to ensure smooth daily operations. Please note we do not offer part-time or fully flexible shift patterns for this role.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. Employment is subject to two satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check. Candidates who have lived or worked outside the UK in the last five years must provide an overseas criminal record check.

Apply Today

If you’re ready to take the next step in your Early Years career and work in a vibrant, well-resourced nursery that puts people first -apply now and join the MRN Stockwell team.