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Nursery Room Leader (Early Years) – Woodford, Greater London IG8
A rewarding full-time opportunity for a Nursery Room Leader within a nurseries & early years childcare setting in Woodford, supporting high-quality EYFS learning, room leadership, and child-centred care in a warm and nurturing nursery environment.
Employment Type
Full-time, 40 hours per week, all year round, permanent nursery-based role.
Salary
£29,000 – £30,000 per annum, depending on experience + benefits.
Pay & Benefits
• Supportive nursery and early years childcare environment
• Day nursery setting supporting children from 3 months to 5 years
• High-quality childcare setting within the IG8 postcode area
• Welcoming, supportive, and stimulating early years environment
• Child-focused nursery spaces designed around children’s age and stage
• Convenient Woodford, Greater London location serving families across the London Borough of Redbridge
• Structured nursery setting supporting full day care and sessional care
• Opportunity to support high standards of room practice, safeguarding, and EYFS learning
Working Hours & Shift Pattern
Full-time permanent nursery-based role.
Based on-site in Woodford, Greater London, IG8.
• Working within a nursery and early years childcare setting
• Supporting EYFS learning, childcare routines, and room leadership
• Nursery-based role within a structured full day care setting
• Convenient Woodford location on Snakes Lane West
Job Description
As a Nursery Room Leader, you will support the day-to-day leadership of a nursery room within an early years childcare setting based in Woodford, Greater London, IG8. This role is suited to an experienced Room Leader, Early Years Educator, or senior childcare professional with a background in Nursery (EYFS), confident supporting childcare routines, children’s learning, safeguarding, and high standards of room practice.
You will be joining a welcoming and supportive nursery environment providing high-quality childcare for children aged 3 months to 5 years. The role offers the opportunity to help children build confidence, independence, communication, and curiosity through structured EYFS activities, learning through play, and nurturing childcare support.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead and support the day-to-day running of the nursery room
• Support high-quality EYFS learning, play, and development activities
• Promote a safe, caring, stimulating, and inclusive childcare environment
• Support children’s learning, development, confidence, and wellbeing
• Maintain safeguarding, welfare, health, and safety standards
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues
• Support observations, assessments, records, and nursery documentation
• Work collaboratively with the wider nursery and early years team
• Encourage child-centred practice across daily routines and activities
• Maintain high standards of communication, professionalism, and room organisation
Requirements
• You must have the permanent right to work in the UK
• Relevant Early Years qualification aligned with EYFS expectations
• Previous experience working as a Nursery Room Leader, Room Leader, or senior practitioner within a nursery or early years childcare setting
• Background in Nursery (EYFS)
• Ability to support EYFS learning, safeguarding, child development, nursery routines, and room leadership
• Warm, caring, professional, and child-focused communication skills
• Ability to work independently while leading and supporting the wider nursery room team
• Also suitable for: Nursery Room Leader, Room Leader, Early Years Room Leader, Senior Nursery Practitioner, Senior Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Early Years Educator, Childcare Room Leader
Company Culture
As a Nursery Room Leader, you will be joining a supportive nursery and early years childcare setting focused on creating a safe, secure, nurturing, and engaging environment for children. The setting is built around EYFS learning, play-based development, positive relationships, and child-centred childcare practice.
The culture is professional, caring, and team-focused, with an emphasis on collaboration, communication, and supporting children through positive early years experiences within a welcoming and stimulating nursery environment.
Apply Today
If you are an experienced Nursery Room Leader or Early Years childcare professional looking for a full-time permanent role in Woodford, Greater London, your childcare experience, EYFS knowledge, and ability to support high-quality room leadership will be highly valued. Apply today to explore a rewarding opportunity within a supportive nursery and early years setting where you can continue developing your childcare career while helping children thrive through positive early years learning experiences.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so early interest is warmly encouraged
Contact Details
Recruit by Nature
George Francis
George@recruitbynature.co.uk
Direct Line: 0118 334 8424
WhatsApp: 07782217154
MP-Jobs
Nursery Practitioner - Level 3. Room Leader We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our highly regarded Day Nursery Team as a Level 3 Practitioner / Room Leader. If you have a passion for seeing children flourish and thrive, have an abundance of energy and creativity, the desire to work in an environment where no two days are the same but are all always fun, then this is the role for you! What We Offer
Competitive Salary & Welcome Bonus
80% Childcare Discount for your own little stars
Holiday Loyalty Bonus Scheme
Long Service Awards
Internal Training Team
Career Progression
Friendly, Talented Team Culture
Fully Funded Qualifications
Refer-a-Friend Bonuses
Free Uniform
Increased holiday entitlement post probation
Birthday Gift
Free Meals & Snacks
Blue Light Eligibility
PFA Funding
Funded Teams Events Key Responsibilities
• Observe, assess, and plan effectively in order to deliver outstanding learning opportunities and exceptional care for children in the early years.
• Provide high standards of quality within the nursery including the environment, resources, and experiences offered to the children so they can access continuous provision, play, learn and develop.
• To safeguard and promote the health, safety, and welfare of children.
• To be aware of the signs of abuse and neglect and how to report these.
• To have a great knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage safeguarding and welfare requirements.
• To liaise with external agencies and parents to provide the best care for children.
• To work as part of a team, communicating effectively to ensure the smooth running of the nursery and giving support to other team members wherever needed. Qualifications and Educational Requirements
Full and relevant DfE recognised childcare qualification at Level 2 or above such as, NNEB, NVQ or Early Years Educator as a minimum requirement.
If you are successful with your application, you will be required to complete a DBS Enhanced Application or present a current DBS Certificate that has been registered to the DBS Subscription Update Service
Nursery Room Leader Inspire, Lead and Make a Difference Every Day Are you a passionate and qualified Early Years professional looking to take the next step in your career? Join a nursery where children thrive, careers grow, and every day brings new opportunities to make a lasting impact. Our client is committed to delivering exceptional childcare and outstanding outcomes for every child. Their beautifully designed, bespoke nurseries provide safe, inspiring and engaging environments where childr…
Nursery Room Leader Inspire, Lead and Make a Difference Every Day Are you a passionate and qualified Early Years professional looking to take the next step in your career? Join a nursery where children thrive, careers grow, and every day brings new opportunities to make a lasting impact. Our client is committed to delivering exceptional childcare and outstanding outcomes for every child. Their beautifully designed, bespoke nurseries provide safe, inspiring and engaging environments where children can explore, learn, play and flourish. Just as importantly, they believe in creating a warm, supportive and positive workplace where every team member feels valued, encouraged and empowered to succeed. The Role As a Nursery Room Leader, you will play a key role in the day-to-day running of your allocated room, ensuring the highest standards of care, learning and development are maintained. You'll lead by example, support and mentor colleagues, and create a nurturing environment where children feel happy, safe and inspired to reach their full potential. What We're Looking For NVQ Level 3 in Childcare (or an equivalent recognised qualification) Experience working within an Early Years setting Strong knowledge of child development and the EYFS A passion for delivering outstanding care and learning experiences Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children What's on Offer? Excellent opportunities for genuine career progression Ongoing professional training and development Pension scheme 60% childcare discount Enhanced maternity and paternity leave Employee rewards and recognition programme Refer-a-Friend bonus scheme Your birthday off Health and wellbeing support If you're passionate about inspiring young minds and leading a dedicated team in a rewarding environment, we'd love to hear from you. Please note: The successful applicant will be required
Nursery Room Leader
Inspire, Lead and Make a Difference Every Day
Are you a passionate and qualified Early Years professional looking to take the next step in your career? Join a nursery where children thrive, careers grow, and every day brings new opportunities to make a lasting impact.
Our client is committed to delivering exceptional childcare and outstanding outcomes for every child. Their beautifully designed, bespoke nurseries provide safe, inspiring and engaging environments where children can explore, learn, play and flourish.
Just as importantly, they believe in creating a warm, supportive and positive workplace where every team member feels valued, encouraged and empowered to succeed.
The Role
As a Nursery Room Leader, you will play a key role in the day-to-day running of your allocated room, ensuring the highest standards of care, learning and development are maintained.
You'll lead by example, support and mentor colleagues, and create a nurturing environment where children feel happy, safe and inspired to reach their full potential.
What We're Looking For
NVQ Level 3 in Childcare (or an equivalent recognised qualification)
Experience working within an Early Years setting
Strong knowledge of child development and the EYFS
A passion for delivering outstanding care and learning experiences
Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills
A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
What's on Offer?
Excellent opportunities for genuine career progression
Ongoing professional training and development
Pension scheme
60% childcare discount
Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
Employee rewards and recognition programme
Refer-a-Friend bonus scheme
Your birthday off
Health and wellbeing support
If you're passionate about inspiring young minds and leading a dedicated team in a rewarding environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Please note: The successful applicant will be required
Nursery Room Leader
Inspire, Lead and Make a Difference Every Day
Are you a passionate and qualified Early Years professional looking to take the next step in your career? Join a nursery where children thrive, careers grow, and every day brings new opportunities to make a lasting impact.
Our client is committed to delivering exceptional childcare and outstanding outcomes for every child. Their beautifully designed, bespoke nurseries provide safe, inspiring and engaging environments where children can explore, learn, play and flourish.
Just as importantly, they believe in creating a warm, supportive and positive workplace where every team member feels valued, encouraged and empowered to succeed.
The Role
As a Nursery Room Leader, you will play a key role in the day-to-day running of your allocated room, ensuring the highest standards of care, learning and development are maintained.
You'll lead by example, support and mentor colleagues, and create a nurturing environment where children feel happy, safe and inspired to reach their full potential.
What We're Looking For
NVQ Level 3 in Childcare (or an equivalent recognised qualification)
Experience working within an Early Years setting
Strong knowledge of child development and the EYFS
A passion for delivering outstanding care and learning experiences
Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills
A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
What's on Offer?
Excellent opportunities for genuine career progression
Ongoing professional training and development
Pension scheme
60% childcare discount
Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
Employee rewards and recognition programme
Refer-a-Friend bonus scheme
Your birthday off
Health and wellbeing support
If you're passionate about inspiring young minds and leading a dedicated team in a rewarding environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Please note: The successful applicant will be required
Nursery Room Leader Inspire, Lead and Make a Difference Every Day Are you a passionate and qualified Early Years professional looking to take the next step in your career? Join a nursery where children thrive, careers grow, and every day brings new opportunities to make a lasting impact. Our client is committed to delivering exceptional childcare and outstanding outcomes for every child. Their beautifully designed, bespoke nurseries provide safe, inspiring and engaging environments where children can explore, learn, play and flourish. Just as importantly, they believe in creating a warm, supportive and positive workplace where every team member feels valued, encouraged and empowered to succeed. The Role As a Nursery Room Leader, you will play a key role in the day-to-day running of your allocated room, ensuring the highest standards of care, learning and development are maintained. You'll lead by example, support and mentor colleagues, and create a nurturing environment where children feel happy, safe and inspired to reach their full potential. What We're Looking For NVQ Level 3 in Childcare (or an equivalent recognised qualification) Experience working within an Early Years setting Strong knowledge of child development and the EYFS A passion for delivering outstanding care and learning experiences Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children What's on Offer? Excellent opportunities for genuine career progression Ongoing professional training and development Pension scheme 60% childcare discount Enhanced maternity and paternity leave Employee rewards and recognition programme Refer-a-Friend bonus scheme Your birthday off Health and wellbeing support If you're passionate about inspiring young minds and leading a dedicated team in a rewarding environment, we'd love to hear from you. Please note: The successful applicant will be required