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About the Role
We are looking for an experienced and passionate Room Leader to join our Balham Nursery. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a high-quality early years provider, offering a nurturing, engaging, and stimulating environment where children can learn, play, and grow.
Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver activities that meet children’s developmental needs
- Provide a safe, nurturing, stimulating environment in line with EYFS standards
- Monitor, record, and celebrate milestones in children’s development
- Communicate effectively with families to build strong relationships
- Lead and support colleagues to maintain high-quality care and learning
- Ensure compliance with safeguarding and child protection policies
Requirements
- The successful candidate must have the legal right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment.
- This role is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future.
- Previous experience in an Early Years setting (ideally as a Room Leader, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Nurse, or Early Years Educator)
- Strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding, and child protection
- Excellent communication skills and a passion for early childhood education
- A commitment to delivering the highest standards of care
Skills
- Early Years qualification
- EYFS
- Safeguarding
- Child protection
- Communication skills
Location
- Balham, London
Work Type
- Full-time
- permanent
Experience Level
- Experienced
Education Level
- Full & relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification
Salary/Compensations
- Up to £34,778 per year
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- 22 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service)
- Paid overtime
- Paid sick days
- Paid birthday leave
- Staff childcare discount
- PerkBox – exclusive discounts & wellness perks
- Medical cashback plan (covering you & up to 4 children)
- Life insurance
- AVIVA pension scheme
- Company-funded social events
- Modern learning spaces designed for early years development
- Funded qualifications & leadership pathways
- Ongoing CPD & specialist training
- Tuition reimbursement
About the Company
- We believe in supporting both children and staff, creating a positive and professional workplace.