Nursery Room Leader
Listed on 2026-09-19
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Child Care/Nanny
Preschool / Daycare, Child Development/Support -
Education / Teaching
Preschool / Daycare, Early Childhood Education, Child Development/Support
Nursery Room Leader – Balham
Salary: Up to £34,778 per year (depending on qualifications & experience)
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Location: Balham, London
Eligibility: The successful candidate must have the legal right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment. Please note that this role is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future.
We are looking for an experienced and passionate Room Leader to join our Balham Nursery. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a high-quality early years provider
, offering a nurturing, engaging, and stimulating environment where children can learn, play, and grow
.
We believe in supporting both children and staff, creating a positive and professional workplace. You’ll benefit from:
- Competitive salary
- 22 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service)
- Paid overtime, sick days & birthday leave
- Staff childcare discount
- Perk Box – exclusive discounts & wellness perks
- Medical cashback plan (covering you & up to 4 children)
- Life insurance & AVIVA pension scheme
- Company-funded social events
- Modern learning spaces designed for early years development
- Funded qualifications & leadership pathways
- Ongoing CPD & specialist training
- Tuition reimbursement
As a Room Leader, you will:
- Plan and deliver activities that meet children’s developmental needs
- Provide a safe, nurturing, stimulating environment in line with EYFS standards
- Monitor, record, and celebrate milestones in children’s development
- Communicate effectively with families to build strong relationships
- Lead and support colleagues to maintain high-quality care and learning
- Ensure compliance with safeguarding and child protection policies
We’re looking for someone with:
- Full & relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification – essential
- Previous experience in an Early Years setting (ideally as a Room Leader, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Nurse, or Early Years Educator)
- Strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding, and child protection
- Excellent communication skills and a passion for early childhood education
- A commitment to delivering the highest standards of care
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