Nursery Room Leader

Nursery Room Leader – East Sheen, London SW14
A rewarding leadership opportunity within a warm and nurturing nursery setting focused on high-quality childcare, EYFS development, and supportive early years education in the heart of East Sheen, Greater London.

Employment Type
Full-time | Permanent | 40 hours per week
Excellent opportunity for career progression within a supportive nurseries & early years environment.

Salary
£29,000 – £30,000 per annum (depending on experience) + benefits

Pay & Benefits

• Competitive salary package dependent on experience
• Supportive leadership and mentoring environment
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Career progression within a growing nurseries & early years setting
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Well-resourced nursery environment
• Opportunity to lead and inspire within an established EYFS setting
• Access to continued learning and childcare sector development
• Positive workplace focused on wellbeing and team engagement
• Stable permanent opportunity within a respected childcare setting

Working Hours & Shift Pattern
Full-time | Permanent | Monday to Friday | 40 hours per week
Based in East Sheen, Greater London

• Consistent working pattern within a structured nursery environment
• Supportive management and leadership team available on-site
• Collaborative working approach across rooms and age groups
• Hands-on leadership role within an active EYFS setting
• Opportunity to support and mentor junior childcare practitioners

Job Description
As a Nursery Room Leader, you will play a key role within a welcoming and nurturing nursery setting in East Sheen, London SW14, supporting children through engaging early years education and childcare. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Room Leader, EYFS Room Leader, or senior Early Years Practitioner who thrives within a supportive, child-focused environment where learning, creativity, and emotional development are prioritised. The setting promotes a warm and inclusive culture with a strong emphasis on high-quality EYFS practice, teamwork, and professional growth. This role would suit a confident childcare professional looking to further develop their leadership skills within a well-established nurseries & early years environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support the daily running of a nursery room within the EYFS framework
• Provide high-quality childcare and learning experiences for children
• Support children’s emotional, social, and educational development
• Ensure safeguarding and welfare standards are consistently maintained
• Supervise, guide, and support nursery practitioners within the room
• Maintain accurate observations, assessments, and developmental records
• Build positive relationships with parents, carers, and colleagues
• Plan and deliver engaging age-appropriate learning activities
• Support compliance with Ofsted and nursery policies and procedures
• Promote a safe, stimulating, and inclusive nursery environment

Requirements

• No sponsorship available for this role. You must have the permanent right to work in the UK.
• Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare
• Previous experience working as a Room Leader, Early Years Practitioner, or senior nursery practitioner
• Strong understanding of EYFS and nursery-based childcare practice
• Ability to lead a nursery room while maintaining high-quality standards of care and learning
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with children, parents, and colleagues
• Ability to work independently while supporting wider nursery operations
• Also suitable for: Early Years Room Leader, EYFS Room Leader, Senior Nursery Practitioner, Preschool Room Leader, Nursery Room Manager, Early Years Educator, Early Years Practitioner

Company Culture
As a Nursery Room Leader, you will be joining a supportive and caring nursery setting that values teamwork, child-centred learning, and professional development. The environment encourages collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement, with leadership focused on supporting staff wellbeing and long-term progression within childcare and early years education. The setting promotes a positive and inclusive culture where practitioners are encouraged to bring enthusiasm, warmth, and professionalism into everyday practice.

Apply Today
If you are an experienced childcare professional looking to progress within a supportive and rewarding nurseries & early years setting in East Sheen (SW14), this could be an excellent next step in your career. Your experience, leadership skills, and passion for childcare will be highly valued within this welcoming environment focused on quality early years education and development. Apply today to explore this exciting opportunity in Greater London and take the next step in your childcare career.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so early interest is warmly encouraged

Contact Details
Recruit by Nature
George Francis
George@recruitbynature.co.uk
Direct Line: 0118 334 8424
WhatsApp: 07782217154
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