Nursery Room Leader - Baby, Toddler and Preschool Rooms

Locations: Lewisham, Vauxhall, Tooting and Balham Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week Shifts: Between 8:00 am and 6:00 pm, including 8:00 am 6:00 pm or 9:00 am 6:00 pm depending on the nursery Salary: Competitive and dependent on location and experience Are you an experienced Nursery Room Leader, Baby Room Leader, Toddler Room Leader, Preschool Room Leader or Early Years Room Leader looking for a new challenge? Perhaps you want a nursery closer to home, a more supportive team, better career progression or a working environment where your ideas and leadership are valued. This is a hands-on Room Leader position for someone who wants to shape the atmosphere of their room, bring out the best in a small team and ensure children receive thoughtful care and meaningful learning every day. You will not lead from the office. You will be present in the room observing what children need, setting the pace for the team, stepping in when routines become busy and helping practitioners understand not only what to do, but why it matters. The impact you will make As a Nursery Room Leader, you will: Create a room where children feel secure, curious and confident to explore Give practitioners clear direction while keeping the team positive, involved and accountable Turn observations into meaningful next steps instead of paperwork completed for its own sake Maintain calm and organised routines during arrivals, meals, sleep, toileting, outdoor play and collection times Build honest relationships ..... full job details .....