Senior Nursery Practitioner & Room Leader (EYFS)

UCM Recruitment; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

UCM Education is seeking a dedicated Senior Nursery Practitioner to join a well-established preschool in Barnet. This full-time role is ideal for a senior practitioner ready to step toward deputy and future management.

You will lead day-to-day practice, mentor staff, plan EYFS curriculum, monitor quality, and work with parents and professionals to safeguard children and maintain a high-quality setting. Two years' experience and a Level 3 Early Years qualification are required, with a commitment

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification.
• At least two years’ experience in an early years setting, ideally in a senior or supervisory role.
• Strong understanding of EYFS, Ofsted requirements, safeguarding, and staff leadership.

Responsibilities

• Leading the day-to-day practice within your room and supporting high-quality teaching and learning.
• Mentoring and supporting staff, including inductions, supervisions, and appraisals.
• Taking responsibility for curriculum planning in line with the EYFS framework.
• Monitoring practice and supporting continuous improvement across the setting.
• Supporting safeguarding procedures and promoting a strong safeguarding culture.
• Working closely with parents, carers, and external professionals, including SEND services.
• Assisting with operational duties, including record keeping, health and safety, and compliance.
• Supporting occupancy, organisation, and the smooth running of the nursery.

Skills

Senior leadership

Curriculum planning

Safeguarding

Mentoring staff

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

UCM Education is seeking a dedicated Senior Nursery Practitioner to join a well-established preschool in Barnet. This full-time role is ideal for a senior practitioner ready to step toward deputy and future management.

You will lead day-to-day practice, mentor staff, plan EYFS curriculum, monitor quality, and work with parents and professionals to safeguard children and maintain a high-quality setting. Two years' experience and a Level 3 Early Years qualification are required, with a commitment