Preschool Room Leader

Location: Southfields

Preschool Nursery Room Leader

Location:

South West London (SW19) Salary: £28,000 – £33,000 per annum

Hours:

40–45 hours per week between 8:00am and 6.00 pm shifts, 51 weeks of the year

Contract:

Full Time, Permanent

Reports to:

Nursery Manager, Deputy Manager, and Directors

About the Role We are a thriving private nursery in South West London seeking a confident and passionate Preschool Room Leader. This is a key leadership role, responsible for delivering outstanding early years education, ensuring children are school ready, and maintaining high standards across the nursery. While primarily based in the Preschool room, flexibility is essential—you will also support and lead other rooms as needed, ensuring smooth operations and consistent quality across all age groups.

Key Responsibilities Room Leadership & Education

* Lead and manage the Preschool room, ensuring children are challenged, engaged, and school ready.

* Provide a rich, stimulating, language-rich environment promoting independence, creativity, and curiosity.

* Plan and deliver EYFS-based activities and monitor children’s progress through observations and assessments.

* Step into other rooms when required, confidently managing different age groups.

* Inspire, mentor, and support your team to maintain high standards of care and education. Parent & Community Engagement

* Build strong relationships with parents, providing regular updates on children’s development and wellbeing.

* Organise themed learning weeks, special projects, and parent workshops. Safeguarding & Compliance

* Maintain accurate records, support inspection readiness, and ensure safeguarding compliance.

* Support risk assessments, room resource management, and health and safety standards. Operational Support

* Contribute to nursery events, open days, and wider community initiatives.

* Support occupancy, retention, and room budgeting/resource management. Person Specification Essential

* Holds a UK-based childcare qualification, minimum Level 3

* Minimum 1 year’s experience as a Nursery Room Leader

* Strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding, and child development

* Proven leadership and team management skills

* Flexible, adaptable, and confident across all age groups Desirable

* Paediatric First Aid certification
* Experience contributing to successful Ofsted inspections

* Previous experience in a high-quality private nursery Why Join Us?

* Competitive salary: £28,000 – £33,000 per annum

* Full-time, permanent role with 51 weeks per year

* Birthday Day off
* * Free Breakfast and Lunch offered

* Lead a dedicated, passionate team in a supportive and professional environment

* Make a real difference in children’s development, confidence, and school readiness

* Opportunities for career progression and professional development Safeguarding Commitment All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references, and safer recruitment procedures. 40 hrs per week between 8:00am and 6.00 pm shifts Birthday day off offered post successful probation period