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Pre-School Room Leader (Ages 3-5) - Westminster
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Pre-School Room Leader
Location: Westminster, Central London
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum (dependent on experience and qualifications)
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Lead, Inspire and Shape Young Minds in an Outstanding Early Years Environment
Hays Education is delighted to be working in partnership with a highly respected and award-winning private nursery group to recruit an experienced and passionate Pre-School Room Leader for one of their flagship Central London settings.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking nursery that is committed to delivering exceptional early years education through creativity, exploration, and child-led learning. The setting provides a stimulating and inspiring environment where children are encouraged to develop confidence, independence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning.
The nursery benefits from outstanding facilities, carefully designed learning environments, and a strong focus on providing children with enriching experiences both indoors and outdoors. Staff are supported through ongoing training, development opportunities, and clear career progression pathways within a growing organisation that genuinely invests in its people.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Early Years professional who can demonstrate strong leadership skills, a thorough understanding of the EYFS framework, and a genuine commitment to achieving excellent outcomes for children aged 3-5 years.
The Opportunity
As Pre-School Room Leader, you will be responsible for overseeing the daily operation of a busy and vibrant pre-school room, ensuring children receive the highest standards of care, education, and support.
You will lead a team of practitioners, role model best practice, and create an environment that allows children to thrive socially, emotionally, physically, and academically. Working closely with the wider management team, you will play a vital role in the continued success of the nursery while supporting colleagues to deliver engaging and meaningful learning experiences.
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This role would suit an experienced Room Leader looking for a fresh challenge or a confident Senior Early Years Practitioner ready to take the next step into a leadership position.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership and Team Management
- Lead, motivate, coach, and inspire a team of Early Years Practitioners and Senior Practitioners
- Support staff development through mentoring, training, and regular feedback
- Promote a positive, collaborative, and high-performing team culture
- Ensure staffing levels, room routines, and daily operations run efficiently
- Lead room meetings and contribute to wider nursery improvement initiatives
Learning and Development
- Plan, implement, and review a high-quality curriculum in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
- Create engaging learning opportunities that reflect children's interests, developmental needs, and individual next steps
- Encourage creativity, exploration, problem-solving, and independent learning through play
- Support children in achieving developmental milestones across all areas of learning
- Deliver enriching experiences that promote language development, communication skills, confidence, and school readiness
Observation, Assessment and Planning
- Maintain accurate observations, assessments, and developmental records
- Monitor children's progress and identify appropriate interventions where required
- Support key persons in completing learning journeys to a high standard
- Ensure planning is purposeful, challenging, and tailored to individual children's needs
- Work closely with families to ensure continuity between home and nursery learning
Safeguarding and Welfare
- Ensure safeguarding practices are embedded into everyday routines
- Maintain the highest standards of health and safety, hygiene, and child welfare
- Ensure all policies, procedures, and compliance requirements are followed consistently
Parent Partnerships
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- Build strong and professional relationships with parents and carers
- Provide regular updates regarding children's progress and development
- Conduct parent meetings and support family engagement initiatives
- Act as an ambassador for the nursery, delivering exceptional customer service and care
The Ideal Candidate
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- A full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification or above
- Significant experience working within high-quality nursery or early years settings
- Previous Room Leader, Third-in-Charge, Senior Practitioner, or supervisory experience
- Comprehensive knowledge of the EYFS framework and child development
- A strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures
- Excellent leadership and people management skills
- The ability to inspire and develop others
- Outstanding communication and organisational abilities
Why Join This Nursery Group?
Benefits include:
- Competitive salary of £30,000 - £35,000 per annum
- Career progression opportunities within a growing nursery group
- Ongoing training and continuous professional development
- Supportive and experienced management team
- Modern, purpose-built learning environments
- High-quality resources and facilities
- Employee wellbeing initiatives
- Opportunities to contribute to innovative early years programmes
- Stable, full-time permanent position with long-term career prospects
Apply Now
If you are a passionate Early Years professional ready to take the next step in your career and lead a thriving pre-school room, we would love to hear from you.
To apply, click Apply Now or contact:
Aamir Malik
Hays Education
- 0207 259 8770
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