Nursery Room Leader

We are recruiting for a Toddler Room Educator / Room Leader to join a well-established nursery in Barnet. The nursery is open to candidates at different levels of experience, making this a great opportunity for a strong Toddler practitioner looking to develop their career or an experienced Early Years professional ready to take responsibility for leading a room.

This is a permanent, Monday–Friday position offering consistent working hours of 7:30am–4:00pm, with a competitive rate of £14.50 per hour.

You will be:

• Providing high-quality care and education for children within the Toddler Room

• Planning and delivering engaging, age-appropriate activities in line with the EYFS

• Creating a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment where children can learn through play

• Supporting children's individual development, learning and wellbeing

• Acting as a key person and developing positive relationships with children and their families

• Completing observations and assessments to support children's progress

• Promoting high standards of safeguarding, health and safety and inclusive practice

• Working collaboratively with colleagues to maintain a positive and supportive team environment

• If appointed at Room Leader level, taking responsibility for the effective day-to-day running of the Toddler Room

• Supporting and mentoring colleagues and maintaining high standards of Early Years practice

The successful candidate will have previous experience working with Toddlers or within an Early Years setting and a genuine passion for supporting young children's development. A relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification is desirable, with stronger candidates also considered for Room Leader level depending on their skills and experience.

Think this could be the role for you? Apply now with your CV!

About UCM Education:

UCM Education works closely with nurseries and schools across the UK to place education professionals into roles where they can thrive. Due to the volume of applications received, we may be unable to contact all unsuccessful applicants. We are an Equal Opportunities employer and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment.