Some Room Leader jobs give you the title. This one gives you the opportunity to actually lead.
We're recruiting for an established nursery in Wimbledon looking for an experienced early years professional to take responsibility for one of its rooms and become an important part of the wider nursery team.
You'll have the freedom to bring ideas into the room, support your practitioners and make sure children are receiving consistently high-quality care and learning opportunities.
This could suit an existing Room Leader looking for a better environment, or a strong Senior Nursery Practitioner who already takes responsibility within their room and is ready for the formal step up.
What you'll be doing Leading the day-to-day running of your room Supporting, guiding and motivating practitioners within the team Maintaining high standards of care, learning and safeguarding Ensuring practice remains in line with the EYFS Helping staff develop their confidence and early years knowledge Allocating key children appropriately and supporting effective key-person practice Monitoring observations, planning and children's development Building positive relationships with parents and carers Ensuring the room remains organised, stimulating and welcoming Working closely with the nursery's wider management team Supporting staff deployment and maintaining appropriate ratios What we're looking for
You'll need a full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification or above, alongside good practical knowledge of the EYFS.
Previous experience leading or taking additional responsibility within a nursery room would be ideal. Just as importantly, we're looking for someone who can communicate well, support colleagues and create a positive atmosphere for both children and staff.
Salary and benefits
£29,952 to £31,200 per year, depending on experience and qualifications, with regular pay reviews.
You'll also receive a strong benefits package which includes:
£1,000 welcome bonus, subject to terms 33 days' annual leave including bank holidays Christmas and New Year shutdown An additional wellbeing day Flexible working options Generous childcare discount Company pension Employee discounts across a wide range of retailers 24/7 remote GP access Cashback towards treatments including dental care and physiotherapy Enhanced family and wellbeing benefits Referral rewards Ongoing in-house training Clear opportunities to progress further into nursery management
This is a particularly good opportunity if you want your next move to give you more responsibility now, but also somewhere to progress afterwards.
Interested? Apply today and Tiny Tots Recruitment will be in touch to discuss the nursery, role and next steps.