Nursery Room Leader

Location: Camden Town

Job Title:

Nursery Room Leader

Location:

Camden (NW)

Contract:

Full-time, Permanent

Start Date:

September

If you’re an Early Years professional who loves creating a warm, nurturing environment and takes pride in watching children grow in confidence day by day then this could be the perfect next step for you.

Hi, I’m Ava, an Education Recruitment Consultant at Create Education, and I’m currently working with a highly regarded independent school in Camden who are looking for a confident and caring Nursery Room Leader to join their Early Years team.
This is a really lovely setting where children are at the heart of everything. The nursery offers a calm, stimulating and child-centred environment, and the team are passionate about giving every child the best possible start. It’s the kind of place where your ideas are valued, your experience is trusted, and you’ll feel genuinely supported in your role.

The Role
Lead the day-to-day running of your nursery room
Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities in line with the EYFS framework
Support, guide and motivate Nursery Practitioners within your room
Create a warm, inclusive and stimulating learning environment
Ensure safeguarding procedures are consistently followed and children’s wellbeing is prioritised
Observe, assess and track children’s progress, maintaining accurate records
Build strong, positive relationships with children and their families
Communicate regularly with parents regarding development, achievements and next steps
Work closely with the wider Early Years team to maintain high standards across the setting
Who We’re Looking For
Level 3 Early Years qualification or above (essential)
Strong knowledge of EYFS principles and child development
Previous experience as a Nursery Room Leader or in a senior Early Years role (preferred)
Confident leadership skills with the ability to support and motivate a team
Excellent communication and organisational skills
A warm, patient and nurturing approach
A genuine passion for Early Years education
Commitment to providing a safe, positive and inspiring environment
Why Join This School? This is more than just a Room Leader role — it’s an opportunity to be part of a setting where you can really make an impact during those important early years.

A supportive and approachable leadership team
A friendly, collaborative Early Years team who genuinely enjoy working together
A well-resourced setting within an established independent school
Ongoing professional development opportunities
A rewarding role where you’ll see the difference you make every single day
Education
Level 3 Early Years Qualification or equivalent (required)
If you’re a Nursery Room Leader looking for a supportive, welcoming environment where you can lead with confidence and care, I’d love to chat and tell you more about this opportunity. Send over your CV to (url removed).

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications