Preschool Room Leader – Nursery

Position: Preschool Room Leader – Outstanding Nursery
Ready to step into a role where your ideas matter, your leadership is valued, and children truly thrive because of you?

EYFS Talent is proud to be working with a highly regarded Outstanding nursery in Haringey, searching for a confident and passionate Room Leader to take the lead in their vibrant Preschool room.

This is more than a job — it’s an opportunity to shape young minds, mentor a supportive team, and build a long-term career in a nursery that genuinely invests in its staff.

🧸 Why You’ll Love This Nursery

You’ll be joining a warm, energetic and creative team across two beautiful purpose-built settings, designed around curiosity, exploration and child-led learning.

✨ Spacious outdoor learning environments
✨ Supportive management who value your voice
✨ Friendly, collaborative team culture
✨ Strong focus on staff wellbeing & development
✨ Real career progression opportunities

Easy commute:
Close to Hornsey Overground & Turnpike Lane Underground (Piccadilly Line)

💼 The Role

Position:
Preschool Room Leader

Contract:

Full-time | Permanent | Monday–Friday

Hours:

40 hours per week (between 7:30am – 6:00pm)
Salary: £24,000 – £27,000 per year (depending on experience)

You’ll lead the preschool room, guiding both children and practitioners to achieve their very best. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll balance care, education, mentoring and organisation — all while creating a fun and nurturing environment.

🌱 What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading and inspiring your room team day-to-day

• Delivering high-quality EYFS learning experiences

• Supporting children’s development and school readiness

• Building strong relationships with families

• Planning engaging activities that spark curiosity

• Monitoring progress and supporting additional needs

• Creating a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment

• Acting as a positive role model for staff and children

👶 What We’re Looking For

✔ Level 3 Childcare Qualification (essential)
✔ Previous Room Leader experience
✔ Enhanced DBS (or willing to obtain)
✔ Passion for early years education
✔ Confidence leading a team
✔ Strong communication & organisation skills
✔ Positive, proactive and caring attitude

🚀 What You’ll Gain

• Supportive leadership & mentoring

• Opportunities to progress into senior roles

• Ongoing training & professional development

• Stability within a well-established nursery

• A team that genuinely enjoys coming to work

❤️ Ready to Lead a Room You’ll Be Proud Of?

If you’re looking for a nursery where you can make an impact, feel appreciated, and grow your career — we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and one of our friendly consultants will arrange a call to discuss the next steps