Room Leader (Level 3) – Nursery / Early Years
Sipson, West Drayton, UB7 (Greater London)
Permanent, Full-Time (40 hours per week, Monday to Friday)
Nursery Room Leader Salary
£29,000 per annum + benefits
Pay & Benefits
- Competitive salary of £29,000 per annum
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Funded training, CPD, and professional development
- Support to achieve higher Early Years qualifications
- Internal promotion and long-term career progression
- Regular supervision, mentoring, and a structured induction programme
- Uniform provided
- High-quality learning resources and well-resourced environment
- Pension scheme contributions
Working Hours & Shift Pattern
- Full-time, 40 hours per week
- Rota basis across Monday to Friday, all year round
- Shift times vary to meet nursery needs, with scheduled breaks included
- Occasional flexibility may be required to support operational needs
Job Description:
We’re recruiting a confident, experienced Level 3 Early Years Room Leader to join a welcoming nursery in Sipson, West Drayton (UB7). This Room Leader job is ideal for a passionate early years professional ready to lead a busy nursery room, deliver high-quality EYFS practice, and support children’s learning and development in a warm, child-centred environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, motivate, and support a team to deliver outstanding childcare and early education
- Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities aligned to the EYFS curriculum
- Act as a strong role model, promoting best practice in teaching, learning, and child development
- Ensure excellent standards of safeguarding, welfare, and health & safety across the room
- Manage daily routines, staffing, and room organisation to maintain a calm, consistent environment
- Complete observations, assessments, and next steps to support progress and outcomes for every child
- Build positive relationships with parents/carers, providing clear communication and updates
- Maintain accurate documentation and compliance with nursery policies and regulatory requirements
- Support staff development through coaching, mentoring, and supervision
Requirements
- Level 3 Early Years qualification (or equivalent in Childcare) – essential
- Experience as a Room Leader, Senior Nursery Practitioner, or Early Years Senior role – preferred
- Strong knowledge of the EYFS, safeguarding, and child development milestones
- Confidence with planning, assessments, and key person responsibilities
- Good understanding of Ofsted expectations and Early Years safeguarding requirements
- Professional, warm approach with a genuine passion for early years education and childcare
- Ability to commute to Sipson, West Drayton (UB7)
- Also suitable for: Nursery Room Leader, Early Years Room Leader, Senior Nursery Practitioner, Preschool Room Leader
Company Culture
As a Room Leader, you'll join a friendly, supportive nursery team where staff wellbeing is prioritised and leadership is hands-on and approachable. The nursery is committed to high-quality childcare, continuous improvement, and creating a positive learning environment where children thrive and staff feel valued.
Why This Role Appeals
- Clear career progression into senior early years leadership roles
- Modern, well-resourced nursery setting
- Opportunity to make a real impact on children’s learning and development
- Ongoing training and CPD support
- Supportive leadership and a collaborative team culture
- Consistent full-time hours with balanced rota planning
Apply Today
If you’re a confident, caring and motivated Early Years Room Leader (Level 3) looking for your next nursery role in Sipson, West Drayton (UB7), we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to take the next step in your early years career and join a nursery where children and staff are supported to succeed.
We encourage early applications as interviews are ongoing.
