Senior Room Practitioner

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A major children's hospital in Greater London is seeking a dedicated Senior Room Practitioner to lead and mentor a team in their nursery. The ideal candidate will have a Childcare Level 3 qualification and strong experience in early years care, fostering a nurturing environment for children aged 0-5 years. This full-time permanent role offers an annual salary between £30,546 and £32,207, making a significant impact on little lives. Applicants should be passionate about child development and committed to an inclusive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum Childcare Level 3 qualification and experience as a room leader in a busy nursery covering ages 3 months - 5 years.
• Excellent knowledge of child development and current practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of nursery nurses/assistants to provide a fun environment for learning.
• Guide and mentor a team of early years practitioners.
• Act as a key worker, conducting observations and developmental reports.
• Work with parents and team to foster a positive role model atmosphere.

Skills

Good written and verbal communication skills

Ability to follow instruction and work under initiative

Ability to adapt to meet service needs

Education

Childcare Level 3 qualification

Job description

Senior Room Practitioner

The closing date is 12 December 2025

Join our passionate team at Great Ormond Street Hospital Staff Day Nursery – where every day is a new adventure!

Are you a nurturing, enthusiastic childcare professional who is ready to make a difference in little lives? We’re looking for a dedicated Senior Room Practitioner to join our warm and welcoming team at GOSH Staff Day Nursery.

The nursery is situated in a quiet cul‑de‑sac on Long Yard, with numerous parks and outdoor provisions available for the children to visit daily.

Main duties of the job

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead a team of nursery nurses/assistants to provide a fun, enabling environment for children to learn and thrive.
• Guide and mentor a team of early years practitioners to foster a positive team culture within the room and nursery setting.
• Act as a key worker to name children, carrying out observations and developmental reports for each child and liaising with parents regularly.
• Work in partnership with the team and with parents to act as a positive and professional role model to colleagues and children.

To be considered for the role you will need to have:

A minimum Childcare Level 3 qualification and experience of a room leader role in a busy nursery environment covering the age range 3 months – 5 years, together with excellent knowledge of child development and current practices.

About us

GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.

We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.

We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long‑term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.

We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

GOSH Culture and Values

• Our Always values
• Experience of working as part of a diverse team.
• Experience of contributing to an inclusive workplace culture.
• Paediatric First Aider.

Experience/Knowledge

• Extensive experience of working as a key person with children aged 0‑5 years in a nursery setting.
• Experience of effective planning and observation in a nursery setting (focused activities).
• Knowledge of childcare development and awareness of children's needs.
• Knowledge of Development matters and EYFS.
• Experience of operating in a senior role e.g. Lead nursery nurse/senior/room leader in a nursery.

Skills/Abilities

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to follow instruction and to work under own initiative as necessary.
• Ability to adapt to meet the needs of the service within a team environment.
• Attendance at monthly staff meetings outside normal hours.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Location

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Salary

£30,546 to £32,207 per annum inclusive.

Contract

Permanent.

Working pattern

Full‑time.

Reference number

271‑HROD‑7533371‑A

Job locations

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust