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Room leader
Nursery Room Leader – Balham/Leatherhead/Weybridge/East Finchley
Salary & Contract
- Salary: Up to £32,500 per year (depending on qualifications & experience)
- Contract: Full-time, permanent
Location
Balham, London • East Finchley • Weybridge • Leatherhead
Eligibility
The successful candidate must have the legal right to work in the UK.
(Note: This role is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future.)
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and passionate Room Leader to join our Balham Nursery. This is an opportunity to become part of a high-quality early years provider, honoured with a nurturing, engaging, and stimulating environment where children can flourish.
Why Join Us?
Work-Life Benefits
- Competitive salary – up to £32,500
- 22 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service)
- Paid overtime, sick days & birthday leave
- Staff childcare discount
- PerkBox access to exclusive discounts & wellness perks
- Medical cashback plan (covering you + up to 4 children)
- Life insurance & AVIVA pension scheme
- Company-funded social events
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Professional Growth
- Funded qualifications & leadership pathways
- Ongoing CPD & specialist training
- Tuition reimbursement
Work Environment
- Modern learning spaces designed for early years development
Your Responsibilities
As a Room Leader, you will:
- Plan and deliver engaging activities that meet children’s developmental needs
- Provide a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment in line with EYFS standards
- Monitor, record, and celebrate children’s developmental milestones
- Build strong parent communication to foster trusting relationships
- Lead & support colleagues in maintaining high-quality care & learning
- Ensure compliance with safeguarding and child protection policies
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About You
We’re looking for someone who can:
- Have a valid Full & relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (or above) – essential
- Demonstrate previous Early Years experience (ideally as a Room Leader, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Nurse, or Early Years Educator)
- Show strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding, and child protection
- Exhibit excellent communication skills and a passion for early childhood education
- Be dedicated to delivering the highest standards of care for children
Apply Now!
If you’re enthusiastic about shaping children’s early learning and ready to lead with confidence, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today to join our team as a Room Leader.
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