Room Leader
| Posting date: | 20 February 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 March 2026 |
| Location: | Walthamstow |
| Company: | Willing Care Recruitment Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1464735000 |
Summary
Room Leader – Up to £32,000
Days here are busy, hands-on and varied — from leading group activities and supporting school readiness to organising your team and keeping the room running smoothly. This Room Leader role combines direct work with children and clear responsibility for standards, planning and daily organisation. You’ll set the tone in your room and make sure practice stays consistent and purposeful.
Before You Apply
- This role requires a full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification.
- You must have experience as a Room Leader or senior practitioner in a nursery.
- This position is not suitable for candidates without experience leading a room.
Key Job Details
- Salary: Up to £32,000 per year
- 40 hours per week
- Full-time, permanent contract
- Private day nursery
- Responsible for leading one room within the setting
Why This Role Is Worth Considering
- Clear responsibility and autonomy within your room
- Opportunity to influence practice and support staff development
- Outdoor learning embedded into weekly planning
- Day off for your birthday
- Monthly incentives and bonus scheme
- Ongoing paid training and development
- Pension scheme
What You’ll Need
- Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification
- Experience leading a nursery room
- Strong working knowledge of the EYFS framework
- Confidence overseeing planning, observations and assessments
- Clear understanding of safeguarding and compliance requirements
What You’ll Do
- Lead the day-to-day running of your room
- Plan and oversee purposeful EYFS activities
- Monitor observations, assessments and next steps
- Support and guide room staff to maintain high standards
- Build strong partnerships with parents
- Ensure safeguarding and health and safety procedures are followed consistently
What Happens After You Apply
Applications for the Room Leader role will be reviewed against the essential criteria.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview and nursery visit.
Reference: WILL210818/DN
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