Toddler Room Leader

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

Job summary

Xen Day Nursery in London is seeking a confident Toddler Room Leader to guide our toddler team and nurture secure, curious and independent learners. You will balance structured routines with play-based learning, while modelling professionalism and positivity.

You will deliver high-quality care in line with EYFS, carry out observations, plan engaging activities, support language, literacy and numeracy development, and build strong relationships with parents and carers.

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

EYFS knowledge

Child development

Observation skills

Play-based learning

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

As a Toddler Room Leader we are looking for a confident and enthusiastic individual to lead our toddler room and create an environment where children feel secure, curious and supported as they develop independence, communication and social skills.

This role requires someone who understands toddler development and can balance structure, nurture and play-based learning while leading a team with professionalism and positivity.

• 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.