Nursery Room Leader

Location
East Finchley
Workplace
On-site
Compensation
Up to £35k

About this role

Nursery Room Leader – East Finchley

Join us and receive a welcome bonus of £2,500!

Salary: Up to £34,778 per year (depending on qualifications & experience)

Contract: Full-time, permanent

Location: East Finchley, 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 East Finchley 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.

 

Why Join Us?

 

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
  • PerkBox – 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

Professional Growth:

  • Funded qualifications & leadership pathways
  • Ongoing CPD & specialist training
  • Tuition reimbursement

 

Your Role

 

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

 

About You

 

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

 

Apply Now

 

If you’re enthusiastic about shaping children’s early learning and ready to lead with confidence, apply today to become a Room Leader at our East Finchley Nursery.

Salary: Up to £34,778 per annum

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Top Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • 22 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Paid overtime
  • Paid sick days
  • Birthday leave
  • Staff childcare discount
  • PerkBox discounts
  • Medical cashback plan
  • Life insurance
  • AVIVA pension scheme
  • Company-funded social events
  • Funded qualifications
  • Leadership pathways
  • Ongoing CPD
  • Specialist training
  • Tuition reimbursement