Nursery Room Leader
| Posting date: | 13 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £29,120.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 April 2026 |
| Location: | SE16 2EN |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Joyful Star Day Nursery LTD |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Join Our Team at Joyful Star Nursery!
Salary: £29,120 per annum
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:30am-6:30pm (40 hours per week)
Location: Bermondsey, SE16
Joyful Star Nursery is a small, welcoming setting caring for up to 20 children aged 2–5 years. We are seeking a confident and experienced Room Leader who is passionate about early years education and ready to take real ownership of their room within a supportive and professional team.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys leading a team, shaping practice, and creating a nurturing and stimulating learning environment.
Ideal Candidate:
• Minimum Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification
• At least 1 years’ experience leading a room or team in a nursery or early years setting
• Confident in leading a small team and supporting staff development
• Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to use initiative
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS and experience in planning and monitoring children’s learning and development
• A positive, team-focused attitude with a genuine love for working with children
Your Responsibilities:
• Leading and supporting the team to provide high-quality care and education
• Overseeing the planning and delivery of daily activities in line with the nursery’s curriculum and the EYFS framework
• Acting as Key Person, maintaining accurate learning and development records
• Ensuring the environment is safe, welcoming, and meets all health and safety requirements
• Contributing to wider nursery development and continuous improvement
Our Benefits:
• Competitive salary
• Supportive leadership and small team environment
• Ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities
• Generous childcare discount
• Pension scheme
• Company events
• Free uniform
Our commitment to safeguarding:
At Joyful Star Nursery, safeguarding is central to our practice. We are committed to protecting and promoting the welfare of all children and expect every member of staff to share this commitment. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is subject to an enhanced DBS check, including the children’s barred list. Successful candidates are also required to complete safeguarding training as part of their induction. In line with our safer recruitment procedures, references will be obtained and applicants must complete a self-disclosure form.
If you are a motivated early years professional ready to take the next step in your leadership career, we would love to hear from you.
Salary: £29,120 per annum
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:30am-6:30pm (40 hours per week)
Location: Bermondsey, SE16
Joyful Star Nursery is a small, welcoming setting caring for up to 20 children aged 2–5 years. We are seeking a confident and experienced Room Leader who is passionate about early years education and ready to take real ownership of their room within a supportive and professional team.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys leading a team, shaping practice, and creating a nurturing and stimulating learning environment.
Ideal Candidate:
• Minimum Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification
• At least 1 years’ experience leading a room or team in a nursery or early years setting
• Confident in leading a small team and supporting staff development
• Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to use initiative
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS and experience in planning and monitoring children’s learning and development
• A positive, team-focused attitude with a genuine love for working with children
Your Responsibilities:
• Leading and supporting the team to provide high-quality care and education
• Overseeing the planning and delivery of daily activities in line with the nursery’s curriculum and the EYFS framework
• Acting as Key Person, maintaining accurate learning and development records
• Ensuring the environment is safe, welcoming, and meets all health and safety requirements
• Contributing to wider nursery development and continuous improvement
Our Benefits:
• Competitive salary
• Supportive leadership and small team environment
• Ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities
• Generous childcare discount
• Pension scheme
• Company events
• Free uniform
Our commitment to safeguarding:
At Joyful Star Nursery, safeguarding is central to our practice. We are committed to protecting and promoting the welfare of all children and expect every member of staff to share this commitment. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is subject to an enhanced DBS check, including the children’s barred list. Successful candidates are also required to complete safeguarding training as part of their induction. In line with our safer recruitment procedures, references will be obtained and applicants must complete a self-disclosure form.
If you are a motivated early years professional ready to take the next step in your leadership career, we would love to hear from you.