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Nursery Room Leader

Job details
Posting date: 03 March 2026
Salary: £25,500 to £27,500 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 02 April 2026
Location: St John's Wood, North West London
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Marylebone Recruitment Ltd
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: P007

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Summary

Role: Nursery Room Leader
Job Type: Full-time/Part-time, Permanent
Schedule: Monday to Thursday 8:00am- 3:00pm, and Friday 8:00-12:00pm
Salary: £25.500- £27.500/year DOE

We are looking for a dedicated Room Leader to join a dynamic and supportive team at a small and vibrant nursery setting located in St. John’s Wood, London, NW8.
This is a full-time/part-time, permanent position with a competitive salary.

In this pivotal role, you’ll lead a team of practitioners in delivering exceptional care and education for children aged 2.5 to 5 years. With your guidance, your room will become a nurturing, creative space where children thrive—and where your team feels supported and empowered to grow.

Our client is proud to offer a fantastic range of benefits to support and recognise their amazing team:

• 6-7 weeks paid holiday during seasonal breaks (Christmas- 2 weeks, Easter time- 2 weeks, summer- 2-3 weeks)
• Parking space available
• Relaxing area for staff
• Very good transport links and close to train station and High Street
• Regular opportunities for personal, and professional development with career progression including access to paid CPD-certified courses
• Paid Forest school training

What we’re looking for:

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification
• Have experience working in an Early Years setting, ideally as Room Leader or similar
• Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments
• Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), Safeguarding, Child Protection, and the wider legislative requirements for working with children.
• Excellent communication skills both written & spoken

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Step into a leadership role where your expertise is valued, your growth is supported, and your achievements are celebrated. Help shape young lives and build a stronger, more connected team.


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