About the Role
As the Room Manager, you will be responsible for leading a team of 3-4 educators and ensuring the highest standards of care and education are consistently delivered. You will play a key role in shaping children's early experiences and creating a nurturing and purposeful learning environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead your team in planning and delivering engaging, developmentally appropriate activities linked to the EYFS and our sequenced curriculum, supporting each child’s holistic development.
- Embed the rights-respecting approach in everyday practice, promoting kindness, empathy and respect among children and staff.
- Create and maintain a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment in collaboration with your team.
- Take an active role in professional development and support a culture of continuous improvement across the setting.
- Model and uphold the Treehouse HEART Core Behaviour Framework at all times.
Requirements
- Level 3 and above qualified Room Manager.
- Experience in implementing an Outstanding EYFS Curriculum.
- A commitment to promoting the rights and voices of children.
- Creativity, empathy, and a passion for fostering curiosity and independence.
- Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset.
- Bring energy, creativity, and a passion for nurturing young minds.
- This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references.
Skills
- Holistic development
- Rights-respecting approach
- Child safeguarding
- Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Curriculum
- Interpersonal skills
- Collaboration
- Creativity
- Empathy
- Curiosity
- Independence
Location
- Wanstead, East London
Work Type
- Full-time
- Permanent
Experience Level
- Room Manager experience
- Leadership experience
Education Level
- Level 3 qualification
Salary/Compensations
- £32,000 to £34,000 per annum
Benefits
- Collaborative and inspiring work environment
- CPD and a culture fully committed to evidence-based teaching and learning development
- Opportunity to work alongside motivated and passionate colleagues
- Access to leadership mentoring programme
- Holiday allowance of 32 days (including birthday leave)
- 3 additional days paid when the nursery is closed during Christmas and New Year
- Access to a dedicated staff well-being committee
- Active staff forum with assigned representatives
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) access
- Attend networking dinners and charity events
- Vibrant social calendar designed to foster team spirit and community
About the Company
- Treehouse Nursery Schools is an outstanding and award-winning team.
- Treehouse Nursery School in East London is a UNICEF rights respecting nursery committed to fostering personal, emotional and social growth.
- We are proud to be a Rights Respecting Nursery School, embedding the principles of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) into every aspect of our practice.
- We nurture children’s understanding of their rights, ensuring they feel valued, heard, and empowered within a supportive and inclusive environment.
- We are a growing organisation with ambitious goals and a compassionate mission.
- The nursery is conveniently located just steps from Wanstead Station on the Central Line, with multiple bus routes stopping directly outside the nursery for easy access.
- At Treehouse Nursery Schools, the safety and well-being of children are our top priority.
- We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
