Preschool Room Leader
| Posting date: | 03 October 2025 |
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| Salary: | £30,000 to £31,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 November 2025 |
| Location: | Wandsworth, South West London |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | VD Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Preschool Room Leader – Wandsworth SW18
Salary: £30,000 – £31,000 per annum
Full-Time | Permanent
VD Recruitment is proud to partner with a prestigious group of nursery schools that have been shaping young minds for over 45 years. With locations in Richmond upon Thames, Brighton & Hove, Worthing, and Cambridge, this group has developed a bespoke curriculum inspired by the Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and Forest School approaches. Their mission is to provide children with the foundation for an extraordinary life through exceptional early years education.
We are currently seeking a Preschool Room Leader to join their small, nurturing setting in Wandsworth, London (SW18). This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and passionate early years educator looking to advance their career in a supportive and progressive environment.
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Key Responsibilities:
• Provide high-quality care and education for children aged 2–5 years
• Create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment
• Observe, assess, and document children’s development
• Collaborate with parents and colleagues to support each child’s unique needs
• Ensure accurate record-keeping of developmental progress
• Maintain a clean, organized, and well-resourced learning space
• Adhere to all health, safety, and safeguarding policies
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Person Specification:
• Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education (full and relevant)
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a nursery setting
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS and Ofsted statutory guidelines
• Practical experience creating quality learning opportunities tailored to children's interests and development
• Solid understanding of safeguarding, health & safety, equal opportunities, and SEN/Inclusion
• Proven experience as a key person, building positive relationships with children and families
• Confident in observing, assessing, and reporting on children's behaviour and development
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Benefits:
• Competitive, industry-leading salary
• Access to employee wellbeing programmes
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements to suit your lifestyle
• Discounted childcare
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Staff discounts and perks
• Beautiful, well-resourced nursery settings with ongoing investment
• Company pension scheme
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This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
If you're passionate about early years education and meet the above criteria, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now by sending your CV or call us on 07398 846041 for more information.
Salary: £30,000 – £31,000 per annum
Full-Time | Permanent
VD Recruitment is proud to partner with a prestigious group of nursery schools that have been shaping young minds for over 45 years. With locations in Richmond upon Thames, Brighton & Hove, Worthing, and Cambridge, this group has developed a bespoke curriculum inspired by the Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and Forest School approaches. Their mission is to provide children with the foundation for an extraordinary life through exceptional early years education.
We are currently seeking a Preschool Room Leader to join their small, nurturing setting in Wandsworth, London (SW18). This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and passionate early years educator looking to advance their career in a supportive and progressive environment.
________________________________________
Key Responsibilities:
• Provide high-quality care and education for children aged 2–5 years
• Create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment
• Observe, assess, and document children’s development
• Collaborate with parents and colleagues to support each child’s unique needs
• Ensure accurate record-keeping of developmental progress
• Maintain a clean, organized, and well-resourced learning space
• Adhere to all health, safety, and safeguarding policies
________________________________________
Person Specification:
• Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education (full and relevant)
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a nursery setting
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS and Ofsted statutory guidelines
• Practical experience creating quality learning opportunities tailored to children's interests and development
• Solid understanding of safeguarding, health & safety, equal opportunities, and SEN/Inclusion
• Proven experience as a key person, building positive relationships with children and families
• Confident in observing, assessing, and reporting on children's behaviour and development
________________________________________
Benefits:
• Competitive, industry-leading salary
• Access to employee wellbeing programmes
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements to suit your lifestyle
• Discounted childcare
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Staff discounts and perks
• Beautiful, well-resourced nursery settings with ongoing investment
• Company pension scheme
________________________________________
This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
If you're passionate about early years education and meet the above criteria, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now by sending your CV or call us on 07398 846041 for more information.